Jamie Middleditch

James "Jamie" Middleditch (b. most likely 2008) was a blacksmith who worked in The Island. He was only son of Mr. Middleditch and Mrs. Middleditch. He was also a friend and an ally of Skandar Smith, Mitchell Henderson, Roberta Bruna and Florence Shekoni. He worked with other blacksmiths Martina and Claire (the later was kidnapped by The Weaver).

## Early Life

Jamie was born and raised in The Island. He grew up with his parents: his mother was a violinist, while his father was a poet. His parents are interested in music, however Jamie didn't find appeal in becoming a musician. Instead of being a musician or a singer, Jamie became a blacksmith. Although his parents don't really like the fact that Jamie didn't take up music, they still support and love him. In the second book it is mentioned that Mitchell feels upset about the fact that his father doesn't support him for his choices or wishes like Jamie's parents do.

## Personality

When Jamie first appeared, he seemed like serious person and had poker face on. Later though, Jamie revealed himself as friendly, confident and nice person. He genuinely wants the best for Skandar and doesn't judge him for being Spirit wielder unlike many others. Jamie is also caring and encouraging as is clear from his interactions with Mitchell in the second book. Jamie is implied to have strong personality and is not afraid to stand up for what he truly wants, considering the fact that he still became a blacksmith when his parents desperately wanted him to take up music.

## Relationship

### Skandar Smith

Skandar is Jamie's friend and ally. When they first met, Jamie introduced himself as Skandar's blacksmith. Jamie and Skandar quickly became friends. Jamie always encourages Skandar to be himself and wants him to succeed. They also talk a lot about various things such as the Weaver attacks and tell each other their experiences. Jamie told him a story about how Claire, Jamie's friend and fellow blacksmith, went missing once.

### Mitchell Henderson

Mitchell is Jamie's good friend. They bonded closely with each other in the second book. Jamie cares a lot about Mitchell and it is revealed that they often chat through letters. Jamie always tells Mitchell to be careful when getting into potentially dangerous things.

When Jamie, Mitchell, Florence, Skandar and Roberta were having dinner at Flo's parents' house in Windflower Hills, Jamie complimented Mitchell's flaming hair. Mitchell, although he was thankful, he also mentioned that his father doesn't like the way Mitchell's mutation looks. Mitchell was a bit sad, however Jamie tried to comfort him by saying that Mitchell doesn't always need to meet his father's standards. Jamie also mentioned that if he was a rider, he would want to be a Fire wielder just like Mitchell. In return, Mitchell commented that what Jamie said was logical as 'blacksmiths and Fire are meant for each other'.

### Mr. & Mrs. Middleditch

Mr. & Mrs. Middleditch are Jamie's parents. They love their son even though they aren't happy about his decision of becoming blacksmith instead of a singer or a musician. Jamie loves his parents as well, however he is sometimes annoyed at their wish for Jamie to be a musician.

### Claire

Claire is Jamie's best friend and colleague. One time when Jamie came back to their treehouse, he realized Claire was missing and there was only a white stripe and a gift for him left. Jamie was really worried for his friend and realized she has been kidnapped by the Weaver.

## Physical appearance

Jamie is a young boy with white skin and wavy golden brown hair. He has heterochromia - his left eye is brown, while his right eye is green. Jamie is the only character described as having mismatched eyes. His height is not specified although he is presumed to be tall.

### Etymology

* Jamie is a name meaning "he who supplants" is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin.
* Middleditch is a surname meaning "at the middle dike" of English origin.