Diary of an Accidental Witch: questions to ask and activities to try
Bea's dad accidentally enrols her at witch school. Diary of an Accidental Witch is a funny, magical illustrated diary about starting somewhere new.
What age is it for? Diary of an Accidental Witch is best for ages 7–10. Good for: Accidentally starting at witch school.
Diary of an Accidental Witch (Honor and Perdita Cargill and Katie Saunders)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- Accidentally starting at witch school
Read a few entries at a time. Talk about how Bea copes with a new place.
What it helps with
- Moving and starting a new school
- Making friends
- Magic and humour
- Diary format
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Bea move?”
- “What’s special about the town?”
- “How did she end up at witch school?”
- “What classes does she have?”
- “Who are her friends?”
- “What would you learn at witch school?”
5-minute activities to try together
Spell timetable
Design a witch school timetable.
New school diary
Write a diary entry about a first day somewhere new.
Free printables: Diary of an Accidental Witch worksheet and activity pack
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If your child liked this, try
The Worst Witch (Jill Murphy)
- Best for
- Getting things wrong at witch school
- Age
- 6-9
Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball (Laura Ellen Anderson)
- Best for
- A little vampire who doesn't fit in
- Age
- 7-10
Isadora Moon Goes to School (Harriet Muncaster)
- Best for
- Fitting in when you're half fairy, half vampire
- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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