The Enchanted Castle · Character

Jimmy

The youngest of the three, Jimmy is the blunt skeptic who refuses to be fooled twice — and whose plain questions keep puncturing the others' grander fancies.

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Also known as James, Mademoiselle, Tell Mademoiselle Jimmy

First appearance: The Enchanted Castle

As a major figure in The Enchanted Castle, Jimmy is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Skeptical of magic but ultimately kisses the princess awake, claiming the role of leader.

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Jimmy is the small brother who gets called 'Mademoiselle' by the others and who says exactly what he thinks, especially when a princess starts showing off. He is stubborn, literal-minded, and quick to call out a trick, which makes him the perfect foil to Gerald's showmanship and the magic's seductions. His refusal to be impressed is what forces the enchanted world to prove itself — and what keeps the children honest when wonders start piling up.

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Character Web

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Castle residents and visitors
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Castle owners and legends

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Gerald
friendship · positive
Gerald and Jimmy are brothers and loyal companions, sharing in the magical adventures and… How this plays out →
Mabel Prowse
friendship · positive
Kathleen
family · positive
Lord Yalding
friendship · positive
Gerald
friendship · positive
Gerald and Jimmy are brothers and loyal companions, sharing in the magical adventures and… How this plays out →
Gerald
friendship · positive
Gerald and Jimmy are brothers and loyal companions, sharing in the magical adventures and… How this plays out →
Mabel Prowse
friendship · positive
Kathleen
family · positive
Mabel Prowse
friendship · positive
Kathleen
family · positive
Lord Yalding
friendship · positive
Lord Yalding
friendship · positive

Gerald
Gerald and Jimmy are brothers and loyal companions, sharing in the magical adventures and occasional squabbles.
Mabel Prowse
Jimmy and Mabel are friends and fellow explorers, often engaging in playful banter during their adventures.
Kathleen
Jimmy and Kathleen are siblings, sharing a typical brother-sister dynamic of teasing and care.
Lord Yalding
Jimmy and Lord Yalding share a friendly rapport, with Jimmy often seeking the lord's advice on magical matters.
Gerald
Gerald and Jimmy are brothers and loyal companions, sharing in the magical adventures and occasional squabbles.
Gerald
Gerald and Jimmy are brothers and loyal companions, sharing in the magical adventures and occasional squabbles.
Mabel Prowse
Jimmy and Mabel are friends and fellow explorers, often engaging in playful banter during their adventures.
Kathleen
Jimmy and Kathleen are siblings, sharing a typical brother-sister dynamic of teasing and care.
Mabel Prowse
Jimmy and Mabel are friends and fellow explorers, often engaging in playful banter during their adventures.
Kathleen
Jimmy and Kathleen are siblings, sharing a typical brother-sister dynamic of teasing and care.
Lord Yalding
Jimmy and Lord Yalding share a friendly rapport, with Jimmy often seeking the lord's advice on magical matters.
Lord Yalding
Jimmy and Lord Yalding share a friendly rapport, with Jimmy often seeking the lord's advice on magical matters.

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Jimmy appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Enchanted Castle
Part of the group exploring the castle.
The Enchanted Castle
Skeptical of magic but ultimately kisses the princess awake, claiming the role of leader.
The Princess's Magic
Peeks during the invisibility trick and later reveals the Princess's secret panel; skeptical but engaged.
The Invisible Companion and the Conjuring Scheme
Expresses skepticism about Mabel's lies and focuses on practical concerns like tea and food.
The Invisible Detective
Suggests Gerald become a detective; interacts with the policeman Johnson.
The Invisible Eliza
Participates in the picnic and makes light-hearted comments about the situation.
VI
Helps lay the table and performs tricks during the feast.
The Stranger's Promise
Jimmy grumbles about Gerald's lies and shudders at the mention of the Ugly-Wuglies.
The Ring's Perilous Power
Transformed into an old City man by a wish, then restored to his younger self when Gerald wishes them into the passage. Helps tend to the injured bailiff.
IX
Hungry and impatient, he helps unpack the picnic and questions the girls about the dinosaurus.
The Feast of the Immortals
Brought to the island by Hermes as a marble statue; participates in the feast.
Chapter XI
Jimmy suggests selling the family jewels and comments on Lord Yalding's disguise.
The Hall of Granted Wishes
Jimmy is eager for Lord Yalding to believe him about the magic, but is disappointed when the spring doesn't work at first.

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