Books by Jamie Gilson

3 books · Ages 7–12

Jamie Gilson writes middle grade for ages 7–12, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, resilience & perseverance, humor.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Itchy Richard
Itchy Richard
Jamie Gilson
For children navigating the embarrassing reality of head lice, this humorous tale offers a relatable and reassuring peek
Ages 7–9
Cover of It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee!
It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee!
Jamie Gilson
For the child who enjoys laugh-out-loud stories about everyday school adventures and the unexpected sounds that make lif
Ages 7–9
Cover of Stink Alley
Stink Alley
Jamie Gilson
Twelve-year-old Lizzy Tinker, an English orphan living with strict Puritans in 1614 Holland, struggles to find her place
Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Itchy Richard
It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee!
Ages 8–11
3 books
Itchy Richard
It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee!
Stink Alley
Ages 12–18
1 books
Stink Alley

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyResilience & PerseveranceHumorSchool LifeFriendship & SocialCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityMaking Friends

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