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Jill Murphy

    5 juli 1949 – 18 augustus 2021

    Jill Murphy is een gevierde auteur en illustrator wiens werk jonge lezers diep raakt door haar boeiende verhalen en onderscheidende visuele stijl. Ze verkent meesterlijk de dynamiek van het gezinsleven, waarbij ze vaak chaotische maar hartverwarmende situaties portretteert met een scherp gevoel voor humor en empathie. Murphy's vermogen om fantasierijke verhalen te combineren met herkenbare ervaringen maakt haar verhalen zowel boeiend als blijvend. Haar unieke aanpak, die levendige illustraties combineert met geestige tekst, creëert meeslepende werelden die vreugde en verwondering bij kinderen aanwakkeren.

    Jill Murphy
    Peace at Last
    The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star
    First Prize for the Worst Witch
    Dead Man Walking
    A Duck Called Brian (PB)
    Whatever Next!
    • Join the Bear family as Baby Bear travels to the moon and back. On the way Baby Bear meets an owl and together they have a picnic on the moon, all before bathtime - whatever next?

      Whatever Next!
      4,4
    • A Duck Called Brian (PB)

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Brian is a duck - a very happy duck, normally. You see, all Brian needs to feel content is: 1. A glass of cold milk 2. A bowl of delicious Duck Nuts breakfast cereal 3. His best friend Gregory But one day, Brian finds himself fresh out of milk, with no Duck Nuts - and no Gregory - to be seen! His day has just turned into one big disaster...

      A Duck Called Brian (PB)
      4,5
    • Dead Man Walking

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      'A compulsive thriller' Ann Cleeves 'Not to be missed!' Daniel Sellers His team is compromised. His girlfriend's in danger. And the biggest case of his career hangs in the balance.

      Dead Man Walking
      4,0
    • First Prize for the Worst Witch

      • 186bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Accident-prone Mildred Hubble is the Worst Witch at Miss Cackle's Academy. She's always getting her spells wrong and landing herself in trouble. But Mildred is in the last term of Fourth Year and determined to prove that she's not as useless as everyone thinks could it be First Prize for the worst witch after all?

      First Prize for the Worst Witch
      4,3
    • Mildred Hubble is determined that her third year at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches will be her best, especially without the horrible Miss Hardbroom, but the new teacher seems very odd and Mildred can not resist investigating.

      The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star
      4,3
    • Peace at Last

      安静了

      • 28bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      An jing le = Peace at last Chinese and English

      Peace at Last
      4,3
    • Five Minutes' Peace

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Mrs. Large tries to take a peaceful, relaxing bath but her family has other ideas.

      Five Minutes' Peace
      4,3
    • A Piece of Cake

      • 36bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      This is one of four stories about Mr and Mrs Large who are elephants. In this book, Mrs Large has the absurd notion that elephants can diet.

      A Piece of Cake
      4,2
    • The Worst Witch in Trouble

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Presents two stories about Mildred Hubble, a young apprentice witch with a reputation for being the worst student at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, in which she first incurs the enmity of her headmistress and then smuggles her cat along on a class trip.

      The Worst Witch in Trouble
      4,2
    • A Quiet Night in

      • 24bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa. So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food.

      A Quiet Night in
      4,2
    • The Florida Project

      • 216bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      In Sean Baker’s award-winning 2017 film The Florida Project, a young girl, her single mother, and her friends live in run-down motels near Disney World, the children’s summer fun contrasting with the grim conditions around them. In this book, J. J. Murphy delves deep into the movie’s development and filming while also examining it within the wider context of Baker’s career. Using production documents, different versions of the screenplay, and interviews with principal members of the production team, Murphy traces the evolution of The Florida Project from initial idea through its various stages of production. He highlights Baker’s unconventional strategies in making a film about a marginalized subculture, including alternative scripting, guerrilla-like filmmaking, improvisation, and unorthodox casting of local and first-time actors. Murphy also explores how Baker’s impromptu style sometimes rankled crew members and caused a major crisis on set, revealing the difficulties indie filmmakers can face when working with professional crews on larger films. A lively analysis of this critically acclaimed movie, its director, and its production, The Florida Project also betters our understanding of contemporary independent cinema as a whole.

      The Florida Project
      4,1
    • A fun-filled activity book starring the one-and-only Mildred Hubble, positively the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for witches! Mildred often gets her spells wrong but she always tries her best, especially in this book packed with word games, puzzles, crosswords, wordsearches, top tips and spells!

      Fun with the Worst Witch
      4,1
    • Just One of Those Days

      • 30bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      A chunky board book edition of the bestselling story from Jill Murphy and a third title in the Bear Family trilogy, to follow family favourites Peace at Last and Whatever Next.

      Just One of Those Days
      4,1
    • When Mr. Large the elephant tells his ill wife he will take care of the family while she rests in bed, she finds it difficult to relax with all the commotion in the house.

      The Large family: Mr Large in Charge
      3,9
    • All in One Piece

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Mr and Mrs Large are getting ready for the office dinner-dance. But with Lester, Laura, Luke and the baby around, they'll be lucky to get out of the house all in one piece.

      All in One Piece
      4,0
    • Lovable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. She always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. In her latest adventure, Mildred is set up for disaster by her arch nemesis, Ethel Hallow. Ethel steals Mildred's summer project and her enchanted tortoise, Einstein, and Mildred must brave a broomstick flight through a violent thunderstorm to rescue him. But will she ever get back into Miss Hardbroom's good graces?

      The Worst Witch to the Rescue
      4,0
    • A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch

      • 128bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      A new term spells disaster for Mildred Hubble! After a disastrous first year, Mildred is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch Miss Cackle's Academy has ever seen - but things rapidly get out of hand when her arch-enemy Ethel turns her into a frog... schovat popis

      A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch
      4,0
    • The Worst Witch Saves the Day

      • 154bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Mildred Hubble is determined that her third year at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches will be her best, especially without the horrible Miss Hardbroom, but the new teacher seems very odd and Mildred can not resist investigating.

      The Worst Witch Saves the Day
      4,0
    • The Worst Witch

      • 112bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      It was Mildred Hubble's first year at Miss Crackle's Academy for Witches, and she was one of those people who are always in trouble. She couldn't even ride a broomstick without crashing it, and when she mixed spells she always did the wrong one. But Mildred had lots of friends until she made the dreadful mistake of turning stuck-up Ethel, the teacher's pet, into a pig and thus into her deadly enemy. Ethel's revenge throws her into such disgrace that even her friends desert her. Poor Mildred's struggles, with the author's own hilarious illustrations of the young witches (complete with black gymslips and hobnailed boots), makes a wonderfully funny story which everyone who loves witches and hates school is bound to enjoy.

      The Worst Witch
      4,0
    • The Worst Witch Strikes Again

      • 96bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      Disaster-prone Mildred Hubble finds that despite her best efforts she still manages to get into trouble at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, especially after she is put in charge of the new girl, the seemingly placid Enid Nightshade

      The Worst Witch Strikes Again
      4,0
    • On the Way Home

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen . . .? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?! By Jill Murphy, the author and illustrator of the bestselling Peace at Last and Whatever Next!, On the Way Home is a fantastic journey of the imagination that every child who tells the occasional tall tale will relate to!

      On the Way Home
      3,9
    • A stunning new edition of a modern classic in the bestselling Large Family series.

      Mr Large In Charge
      3,8
    • The Large Family: A Piece of Cake

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Every mother who has ever wanted to lose a few pounds will identify with Mrs. Large in this third zany installment of the bestselling Large family. Chronicles the misadventures of the Large family when Mrs. Large decides it is time to go on a diet.

      The Large Family: A Piece of Cake
      3,7
    • Dead in Dublin

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      In Dublin's fair city, where the girls are so pretty, murder occurs at the feet of sweet Molly Malone . . . Ferrying tourists around Dublin for the Leprechaun Limo Service makes quite a change after years in the military. Still, Megan Malone is enjoying her life in Ireland. She likes the scenery, the easy pace, the quirky, quick-witted locals. Everything--except having one of her clients drop dead at the statue of fabled fishmonger, Molly Malone.Most restaurant critics notch up their share of enemies. Elizabeth Darr, however, was a well-loved international star. She and her husband, Simon, had just had dinner when Elizabeth collapsed, and spoiled seafood is the first suspect. The restaurant's owner, worried her business is doomed, begs Megan to look into it. Between her irate boss and a handsome Garda who's both amused and annoyed by her persistence, Megan has her hands full even before she's cajoled into taking care of two adorable Jack Russell puppies (which she is almost definitely not keeping). But if cockles and mussels aren't to blame, can Megan find the real culprit . . .before another fishy death occurs?

      Dead in Dublin
      3,6
    • All for One

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Meet Marlon the monster as he finds an inventive way to deal with a difficult situation. Endearing and funny, Marlon faces situations every child will recognize, and approaches them in a humorous and inventive way.

      All for One
    • Bucket List

      • 120bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Best friends Megan and Lisa are in the prime of their lives, carefree and have the world at their feet. But the hopes and dreams that the girls' had for their futures are suddenly shattered when Megan's life is put on a timer in the form of terminal cancer. Megan and Lisa decide to take a different approach to Megans diagnosis. They decide to have as much fun as possible in the time that Megan has left, and so change their list of things to do before they were 30 into a bucket list. Prepare to experience a rollercoaster of emotions as you read about Megan and Lisa's crazy adventures while completing their list.

      Bucket List
    • Kids can display their love of slithering snakes and remarkable reptiles with 50 fun and educational Tattoos That Teach, featuring realistic art and fascinating facts about the creatures.Snakes and reptiles are a fascinating favorite of animal lovers of all ages. These cool and creepy creatures slither, swim, stalk, and crawl across every page of Slithering, Scaly Tattoo Snakes & Reptiles . From the venomous Viper and Gila Monster to the nocturnal Gecko and camouflaging Chameleon, reptile-crazy kids will love to wear temporary art of their favorite species! 50 colorfully illustrated temporary tattoos are scientifically accurate and easy to apply with just a little water. Each featured species is accompanied by fun and fascinating facts. Did you know that the Texas Horned Lizard can startle predators by squirting blood from their eyes at a distance of up to five feet? Or that the Collared Lizard can run using only its back legs? Kids will love quizzing their friends on newly learned animal trivia while showing off their interesting ink. 

      Slithering, Scaly Tattoo Snakes & Other Reptiles
    • Familie Elefant

      • 60bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen

      Die vier Geschichten von Familie Elefant haben mittlerweile Kultstatus erreicht: Liebevoll und lustig wird das Leben in einer Großfamilie geschildert. Typische Alltagssituationen, wie sie jede Familie kennt, in Verbindung mit den farbenfrohen Illustrationen: Ein Buch, in dem sich jedes Familienmitglied wiederfindet!

      Familie Elefant
      5,0
    • Pauvre Amandine Malabul ! Elle est chargée de s'occuper d'une nouvelle élève, et cette dernière accumule les bêtises en utilisant ses pouvoirs magiques à tort et à travers. Qui se fait punir ? Amandine, bien sûr ! La jeune sorcière pourrait bien être renvoyée. Connaissez-vous Amandine Malabul, la jeune sorcière malhabile qui provoque mille catastrophes ? Sa bonne humeur et son courage ne tarderont pas à vous séduire.

      Amandine Malabul la sorcière a des ennuis.
      4,4
    • 'Mildred Hubble was in her first year at the school. She was one of those people who always seemed be in trouble.' Hold on to your broomstick for magical mayhem with Jill Murphy's much-loved classic The Worst Witch- the original story of life at a magical boarding school. Mildred Hubble is a trainee at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher's pet into her worst enemy, chaos ensues... 'Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch' - Sunday Express Read the rest of Mildred's (mis)adventures: The Worst Witch, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch All at Sea, The Worst Witch Saves the Day, The Worst Witch to the Rescue and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.

      Worst Witch Complete Adventures - 8 Book Collection
      4,0
    • Zamarznięte serce T.3 Na zawsze?

      • 392bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Czy Gwen i Nathan mają szansę na swoje szczęśliwe zakończenie? Miesiąc miodowy Gwen i Nathana dobiegł końca, teraz zaczęło się prawdziwe życie. Opieka nad dziećmi, praca oraz cała masa obowiązków będą prawdziwym sprawdzianem dla ich miłości. Czy dwoje tak różnych ludzi, jedno, które ma problemy z informowaniem o swoich potrzebach i drugie, które mówi o nich, będzie w stanie się dogadać? Czy ich miłość okaże się wystarczająco silna, aby przezwyciężyć codzienne problemy, czy, wręcz przeciwnie, pewne okoliczności rozdzielą ich na zawsze? Książka zawiera treści nieodpowiednie dla osób poniżej osiemnastego roku życia. Opis pochodzi od wydawcy.

      Zamarznięte serce T.3 Na zawsze?
      3,8
    • Zamarznięte serce T.2 Który z nich

      • 488bladzijden
      • 18 uur lezen

      Drugi tom trylogii Zamarznięte serce. Seria autorki powieści Jego asystentka, Bezwzględny i Przybrany brat! Gwen czuje się rozdarta. To, co wydaje się niewłaściwe, jest jednocześnie idealne dla niej. W jej sercu walczą ze sobą skrajne emocje. Kobieta nie potrafi rozszyfrować Nathana mężczyzna wciąż pozostaje dla niej zagadką. Próbuje ułożyć sobie życie jako samotna matka i nie jest zamknięta na nowe związki. Jednak z jakiegoś powodu Nathan wydaje się zazdrosny o innych mężczyzn. O co tu chodzi? Czyżby coś do niej czuł? Myślała, że stanowi dla niego tylko ciężar. Tymczasem między nimi wciąż wisi cień Caleba i tego, co po sobie pozostawił. Jej serce wciąż nie jest wolne. Jednak to serce Nathana wydaje się zamarznięte. Opis pochodzi od wydawcy.

      Zamarznięte serce T.2 Który z nich
      3,6
    • Nie ten brat

      • 482bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Książka autorki Jego asystentka, Bezwzględny i Przybrany brat! Kiedy osiemnastoletnia Gwen poznaje Caleba uważa, że właśnie spotkała swój ideał. Chłopak jest po prostu perfekcyjny. Zaczynają się ze sobą umawiać, a świat nie może być piękniejszy, aż do momentu gdy związek się kończy. Gwen zostaje zupełnie sama. Bez dachu nad głową, bez pieniędzy i w dodatku z małym sercem bijącym w rytm jej własnego. Co ona teraz pocznie? Zmuszona porzucić szkołę kulinarną, pracę, której potrzebuje, i dom, który stworzyła z Calebem, znajduje ratunek w niespodziewanym miejscu. Nathan, brat Caleba, oferuje Gwen zamieszkanie w jego domu. Mężczyzna może jej pomóc ze względu na Caleba, ale to nie znaczy, że obdarzy ją ciepłymi słowami. Nathan jest bardzo skryty, a jego serce wydaje się zamarznięte. Czy jednak istnieje szansa, żeby on i Gwen zostali chociaż przyjaciółmi? Opis pochodzi od wydawcy.

      Nie ten brat
      3,6
    • To jedna z moich ulubionych, ukochanych autorek zagranicznych. Gorące Book Story Nowa książka autorki niesamowitej Jego asystentki! Jedyne wspomnienia, jakie Imogen Hardy wiąże z Kanem Jessopem, mają kwaśny smak i są przepełnione goryczą. Ten chłopak zmieniał jej i tak niełatwe życie w jeszcze większy koszmar. Jego codzienne tortury przyprawiały ją o ból głowy. Teraz już dorosła Imogen musi wrócić do rodzinnego miasteczka. Miała nadzieję, że nigdy więcej nie znajdzie się w Faceless w Teksasie, że nigdy nie zobaczy Kane'a, ale niestety on już na nią czeka. A co gorsza, wydaje się nienawidzić jej jeszcze bardziej niż kiedyś Opis pochodzi od wydawcy.

      Bezwzględny
      3,5
    • Mildred

      La strega imbranata e la settimana al mare

      • 208bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      Mildred
    • Další díl oblíbené série o copaté smolařce Mildred je tady! Na akademii pro čarodějnice se děje něco velmi zvláštního… nová Mildredina učitelka je opravdu hodně divná, vůbec se jako učitelka nechová a Mildred má neblahé tušení… Co za tím je? Jak školu zachránit před nebezpečnou bytostí? Vymyslí Mildred vhodné kouzlo? Malá nezbednice se snaží přijít věci na kloub, ale jako vždycky se jí věci poněkud vymknou z rukou. Namíchá špatný lektvar, což má tragické následky, a aby toho nebylo málo, její kocour se nervově zhroutí…

      Čarodějnice školou povinné, Akademie v ohrožení