The Worst Witch
"The Worst Witch" () was first published in 1974 by Allison & Busby, who took the book on after it had been turned down by three other publishers.
I Married a Witch
The novel upon which the film is based was mainly written by Thorne Smith, who died in 1934. His papers included an unfinished novel entitled "The Passionate Witch". Then three-quarters complete, its resolution was written by his friend Norman Matson and was published in July 1941. The book became a best seller.