The Books
Jamie
ISBN: 9781510110922
Reviews
Milena - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
It was a good book but I feel like it was a bit inappropriate and not for my age. I liked it because of the courage and the justice Jamie believes in, but I think it would be better in a few years. I still liked it a lot though.
Elizabeth - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
It wasn't my type of book. I quite liked the genre but there are some readers out there that have a religion against the topic. It was also quite repetitive with Jamie struggling, then trying something and struggling again. Other than that it was quite a good book with great characters and a few good parts.
Matilda - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I really enjoyed this book! I usually read fantasy so reading this book was a bit different from what I usually read. Most of the books I read are about non LGBTQ+ characters so I don't know much about LGBTQ+ so I found it fascinating.
Scarlett - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
This is a heartwarming book that makes you feel. Jamie is a very confident character and you described him very well! We can feel the struggles of the friends and how to get through them however, I feel you could add a bit more information at the end by possibly adding a plot twist to the story.
Alexis - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
Jamie was a really good book. It was thought provoking and had very interesting vocabulary. I didn't really feel that the conflict was fully resolved at the end with St Elizabeth's.
Sarah - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I really liked the plot and the subject of this book. I think the topic of this book is quite interesting and should be considered more in other children’s books.
Hareem - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I did not like this book as the story wasn’t appropriate for my age or for people following certain religions that don't think pride is appropriate for them. Although, the authors style of writing was amazing!
Lizi - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
This was a good book because it has a great theme and will make people feel more included if they are a they/them as they can feel like they’re not alone. Jamie is set in Nottingham so I personally know what is going on. Overall this is a very good book but it was a slow start and I possibly wouldn’t have read on.
Isla Pickbourn - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
"I really enjoyed reading Jamie because it made me realise what hardships come with being a non-binary child in a world that may not be familiar with the term"
Hollie-Mae Burton - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
I recommend this because it was a really good book because it was a really good non-binary representation and some people didn't have books like this growing up and so I'm very glad I did!
Charlotte - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
Pretty good, +1 star for the mention of Nottingham. -1 star for how Jaimie themselves act at some points during the story. Jamie does get better personality wise through out the story but my point still somewhat sticks.
Erin - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
Jaime was one of my favorite books I've read! I felt a strong connection to it as it happened right in Nottingham. Jaime had a passion to get to the same as their friends and you can feel it through the book!
Maxwell - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
It is a good story to awere problems of the world but not much happens and if you are looking for problems and a soft-feeling story then this is the book but if you like action stories then then this isn't the book for you. It is a very good story but not for me.
Alice - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
This book was good, but not great. It got good near the end, but the start and middle was boring and it made me not want to carry on reading. Although, the end was exciting and enticing.
Susan - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I love the book! Jamie is feeling different and worried about how he will feel when goes to Senior School and feels uncomfortable.
Kai - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
It was a really good book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very interesting.
Daniela - Magnus Church of England Academy - 2024
I'd definitely recommend this book to people of the age of 11+ to educate them about the LGBTQ+. The book itself was really good and is a must read!
Freya - Magnus Church of England Academy - 2024
I think that Jamie was entertaining and relatable, I could connect with quite a few details about the book. For people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, I believe the book could be really inspirational and helpful. Personally I would recommend the book to primary school students because they are the same age as Jamie and can relate to their struggles and experiences in year 6. The book can also help them learn about non-binary people, genders etc.
Michelle - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I loved this book and the theme of it. I think this topic should be considered more in other children’s stories.
Diana - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I think that the themes discussed in this book are not talked about enough in young adults fiction. I thought it was really well written, but also the cover didn’t correspond with the actual book - a younger child could pick this book up, see the cover and pick it up without knowing the theme of LGBTQ+ .
Jasmine - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
I enjoyed this book because of the characters and the inclusivity.
Aaliyah - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
I found Jamie a very emotive story throughout. I enjoyed how the story showed Jamie's path through their actions and thoughts. I also liked the little glossaries at each new chapter as they developed a personal understanding of the terns used in the story. I also liked how not only Jamie but many characters undergo character development adding a more real feel to the story.
Isabella - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
An enjoyable book with hopeful events and an important message.
Jemimah - Magnus Church of England Academy - 2024
I enjoyed Jamie and I think the topics in the book are really important to talk about. It was also very easy to read .It was also a really good portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
Gracie Rose - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
Really enjoyed this story. It was very inspiring!
Ayomide - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
This is a magnificent book and deserves to be heard world wide. Jamie's protests were fuelled by anger and their desire to make the world, if not their town a better place. It also hit home as it is based in Nottingham. I didn't want to put it down!
Olivia - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
I loved reading Jamie. It was a really good story and I think it definitely helped me to understand LGBTQ+ and how it feels to be part of it, This book will be very encouraging to other young LGBTQ+ children. I liked the adventure in the story and how there was a problem to solve. Jamie also has a really good ending and I just wanted to keep reading it!
Lexie - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
I really enjoyed it because of how the story is set and its so amazing and I really liked all the chapters in the story and how they plan how to get at least one of the secondaries to change the name and how Jamie was so determined to stay with their friends.
Celia - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
This book is really thought provoking, the characters were really interesting. However it didn't catch my attention and thought the plot was really slow and too rushed near the end. It was a good book but not something I would usually read.
Hilary - White Hills Park Federation - 2024
This story was about non-binary child, who was forced to pick between the gender boy or girl. However he protests with his friends for a gender-fluid school. He finally succeed for a originally, only boy allowed school to become a gender-fluid school. Jamie helps us realize how we should push throw hardships for justice, and we should be more inclusive for gender-fluid people.
Shelby - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
a brilliant book for non binary people or just normal people but would definitely recommend to anyone an amazing book
Chloe - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
I loved this book because it was filled with adventure and it represented the LGBTQ+ community. My favourite part was when they had the pride day at the end and Jamie let St Joseph's school for boys come and join their pride festival.
Laura - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
I give it a 3 because I like how confident Jamie was by telling every one that he is not a girl or boy, but I don't really like books like this my style is more adventurous.
Olivia - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
It explains how people like Jamie have confidence to show their true identity and how difficult it is to choose a school then you don't identify as a gender.
Harry - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
Jamie is a great book it really hits the hammer on head about non-binary people. It also show a lot of bravery from Jamie. This book is absolutely amazing.
Tayja - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
The book was OK. The book cover and the book inside don't really match like the book cover was very colourful like and joyfull so a younger year might want to but it would not be what they expected.
Tara - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I thought it was a good book and it made me realise how gendered the world is. I think it was really interesting to read something focused on this and I thought it was very special that is was written by a non binary author but I do not know if I would pick it in a book store
Sofia - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
The book is OK there was a point of the book that I couldn't get past as I didn't think it was my type. After I heared the author talk about it I began to understand the real meaning of the book. It was not for me.
Frances - Nottingham Girls High School - 2024
I enjoyed reading ‘Jamie’ as it covered a topic that I was not aware of. It moved at a good pace that kept me interested. There was a great range of characters with different personalities. The only thing that I wasn’t sure about was the cover as it looks younger than it is. Overall, an incredible and intriguing book.
Aimee - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2024
I love how it talks about non-binary students in school and schools should do more about it if not please help them students.