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Jill Murphy

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UK children's writer (1949-2021)

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Jill Frances Murphy was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published by Allison & Busby in 1974, she was best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, with sales amounting to several millions. Murphy's books were adapted for stage and television.

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1995Nestlé Children's Book Prize

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Jill Frances Murphy was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published by Allison & Busby in 1974, she was best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, with sales amounting to several millions. Murphy's books were adapted for stage and television. She was called "one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land".

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United Kingdom
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Writers
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Writer / Author
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deceased
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Lived 1949 to 2021 · aged 72
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13 languages

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