Jemima Small Versus the Universe
Tamsin Winter
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2020, meet the funny and fearless Jemima Small in this big-hearted, whip-smart story of friendship and body confidence.
I’m going to tell you the word that ruins my entire life: BIG. Because my name is Jemima Small. But I am exactly the opposite.
Jemima Small is funny and super 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 feel like nothing… Or how being made to join the school’s ""special"" healthy lifestyle group – A.K.A Fat Club – could feel any less special.
But Jemima also knows that the biggest stars in the universe are the brightest. And maybe it’s her time to shine…
‘An empowering story about body confidence’ The Observer
Reviews
This book was so good and very inspirational. I think the message that this book was trying to convey was very important . Some of the things that Jemima had to go through were horrible and nobody should ever have to feel like that in real life. This book shows that it's okay to be different and that everyone is different very important for everyone to know this. Jemima was my favourite character because she was so caring and kind and funny and strong even when things got difficult
Fairy Gloriana Sudoku 19.08.2024
Star Reviewer
Some points were pretty sad but I’m very happy that , Jemima decided to stand out and not to hide her body. This story has good morals and I’m happy my school selected me to read it, I’m also surprised she got second in the show. It’s good she’s friends with the winner though.
Judge Angel Quest 11.08.2024
I like it when Jemima gets the crystal from Luna's friend's shop.
Anonymous 13.01.2024
5/5 I would recommend this to people who have already read some of this author's books
Doctor Iggy Starlight 29.08.2023
I would recommend this fiction book as it shows people that you can do anything whatever you look like.
Fairy Bijou Squirrel 13.08.2023
It was really good and educational! I couldn't put it down.
Anonymous 29.07.2023
I loved this book. Sometimes I feel exactly like Jemima, because of my size. But this book reminds you to remember there's more to yourself than looks
Director Birthday-cake Pudding-Basin 23.06.2023
I really enjoyed this book! I liked how it talked about fat-shaming and how Jemima felt uncomfortable in her body openly but also talked positively about her as well. I enjoyed the storyline and I really like the books by this author!
Queen Honeycomb Pinkerton 06.06.2023
I liked this book because it's all about confidence and body positivity.
Anonymous 06.08.2022
I did not really like this book. It was quite boring.
Senorita Candyfloss Costa-Rica 03.08.2022
Jemima is girl who looks different to everyone else, but she’s not proud of it. At school she gets bullied, and then gets put into a special club. Can she overcome her fear and complete her dream?
Professor Daisy Vegas 03.08.2022
Personaly i didnt really enjoy it.
Viscountess Blossom Skateboard 02.08.2022
I saw this book recommended in my magazine, The Week Junior. It was nice but I’ve already read lots of these type of books.
Countess Beryl Pawprint 26.08.2020
Beautiful and inspirational encouraging you to embrace your differences and “aspire to achieve”.
Anonymous 07.08.2020
I absolutely loved this book, it was sad and funny all rolled into one! I greatly recommend this book to anyone! It was so good I started crying when I finished it!
Senorita Nectarine Snivel 30.07.2020
I loved this book my favorite character was Jemima Small.
Fairy Jet Wellington 30.06.2020
I would recommend this book because it tells you that it doesn't matter how you look or how you act you are still great in your own way.
Princess Petunia Chocolate-mousse 15.06.2020
