Jill Murphy

UK children's writer

Jill Murphy (5 July 1949 – 18 August 2021) was a British children's author and illustrator. She was best known for the Worst Witch books and The Large Family picture books. She was called as "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land".[1]

Jill Murphy
Born(1949-07-05)5 July 1949
London, England
Died18 August 2021(2021-08-18) (aged 72)
St Mabyn, Cornwall, England
OccupationChildren's author, illustrator
Alma materChelsea Art School; Croydon School of Art
Notable worksThe Worst Witch series
The Large Family series

Murphy died on 18 August 2021 of cancer, aged 72.[2]

References

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  1. Kellaway, Kate (30 October 2005). "The witch is back in town" (review of The Worst Witch Saves the Day). The Observer. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
  2. Jill Murphy: The Worst Witch and Large family author dies at 72