The New Worst Witch(2005)

The New Worst Witch follows Henrietta "Hettie" Hubble, the younger cousin of Mildred, as she navigates her first years at Cackles Academy. When Mildred escorts her to school, Hettie quickly bonds with Mona Hallow and Crescentmoon Winterchild, forming a tight circle of friends. Her path is complicated by the scheming Belladonna Bindweed and her sidekick Cynthia Horrocks, who emerge as formidable rivals. Familiar faces return in the form of the stern Miss Hardbroom and headmistress Miss Cackle, now supported by fresh staff including the charming Caspian Bloom, the eccentric Miss Swoop, and the mysterious Miss Widget. Together, they guide Hettie through magical mishaps, friendship challenges, and the age-old struggle between ambition and kindness that defines life at the academy.