The Books

Jemima Small Versus the Universe

by Winter, Tamsin

ISBN: 9781474927284

A girl mocked for being overweight decides to compete in her favourite TV show. Jemima Small is funny and smart. She knows a lot of things. Like the fact that she's made of 206 bones, over 600 muscles and trillions of cells. What she doesn't know is how that can be true and yet she can still sometimes feel like nothing. Or how being made to join the school's "special" healthy lifestyle group - aka Fat Club - could feel any less special. But Jemima also knows also knows that the biggest stars in the universe are the brightest. Maybe it's her time to shine.

Reviews

Paris - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2021

Jemima Sall Versus the Universe is an amazing book that highlights the feeling that you are not good enough. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone as it helps you see that even if you feel like nothing you are everything no matter who you are, where you come from, or your size. This book also highlights how people feel and what happens to your confidence and self esteem through bullying and body shaming. Tamsin Winter is a brilliant author and I was excited to read this book knowing it would be as amazing as Being Miss Nobody that Iread as apart of brilliant book awards as well. I would recommend this book as it makes you realise you are somebody as there is no such thing as nobody as you will always be you.

Grace - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2021

I love this book. It is really inspiring for all people who think that they can't do something just because of their weight or how they look. I think Jemima is a really strong character and I admire her alot

Lily - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2021

I found this book amazing to read. I felt that this book was very empowering to people who don't think they can do certain things because of how they look. It shows how strong Jemima is as a strong character. I would definitely recommend this book to others who may think they aren't good enough, just to prove they are!

Tabitha - Nottingham Girls High School - 2021

I absolutely loved this book I have been wanting to read more by Tamsin Winter ever since I am Being Miss Nobody, Tasmin's story lines are always so engaging and interesting

Nancy - Nottingham Girls High School - 2021

Jemima Small Versus the Universe was AMAZING! This book was really inspirational.

Ruqaiyah - Nottingham Girls High School - 2021

Jemima Small Versus the Universe was an absolutely amazing book by an incredible author: I loved Jemima and her wit, occasional sarcasm and resilience to just keep going and ignore Lottie’s mean comments! My favourite character from this book would probably be Gina because I found her really optimistic, bubbly and always there to support Jemima. All in all, this book made me hang on to every sentence; I was actually sad when the book finished! Jemima Small Versus the Universe is a great book that teaches you to stand up to your enemies and not let anything distract you from your dreams.

Karen - Nottingham Girls High School - 2021

Jemima small was a great book! Jemima’s courage really shaped the book and the bite size facts really stuck in my head. The ending is really satisfying showing how she progressed and strengthened through the whole book. Jemima is a true role model!