We read Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch to the Rescue last year; I’m excited to read another book from the series. The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star brings together so many things children love that I’m sure we’ll enjoy it. For one, most of my book clubbers love reading about magic. Added to that, when we have wishes that come true, school rivalry, and all the hilarity that comes with a clumsy protagonist, we have the makings of a thoroughly enjoyable read!
Wishes
What would you wish on? A star? A birthday cake? An eyelash? I’d love to know. Taking this further, if you could wish for anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Similarly, if you could make anyone else’s wish come true, which wish would you choose and why?
Magical Games
Stories come alive to us and linger in our imaginations because of the characters the authors painstakingly bring to life. A game I love playing is one where children name magical creatures in turn. It’s a fun game, which delves into our magical knowledge and all the fantastical creatures we’ve encountered on our reading journeys.
Fan Fiction
I taught fan fiction for the first time a few months ago, and it was such fun! Once we’ve finished reading The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star, we’ll write a story about the same characters. What other problems could they face and how would they solve them?
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