Wilson Schlamme

Wilson Schlamme is an antagonist in the fifty-second book in the Goosebumps series, How I Learned to Fly. Wilson competes with Jack Johnson, the protagonist of the book, for the attention of Mia Montez, a girl that they both like

History
Whenever Wilson is around Mia, he goes out of his way to impress he. Usually, in the process of trying to impress Mia, Wilson belittles or embarrasses Jack.

One day, Wilson goes to Jack's house. Wilson wants to show off his new skates, but he accidentally observes Jack flying. Wilson carefully observes Jack put an old book into a mattress in his garage. Wilson borrows this book and teaches himself how to fly before putting the book back.

When Jack challenges Wilson to a race, Jack expects to fly above Wilson, leaving his shocked. However, much to Jack's dismay, Wilson begins flying as well.

Wilson, unlike Jack, doesn't want to keep his flight a secret. Wilson arranges for a huge race in front of the whole school. During the race, Wilson and Jack reveal that they can fly. The boys quickly gain lots of attention.

Eventually, Wilson gets his own show. Jack's father arranges a flying race for Wilson and Jack, and Wilson gladly accepts the challenge. On the day of the race, when the race begins, Wilson takes off into the air. Jack, however, doesn't take off. Jack exclaims that he's lost his ability to fly.

After Wilson's victory, he becomes increasingly more famous. His schedule is continuously filled with appearances that he has to make. He never has time to hang out with any of his friends.

Personality
Wilson is highly competitive and occasionally mean-spirited towards Jack. Wilson belittles Jack in an attempt to gain the attention and affection of Mia. Wilson is an attention-seeker. When he gets a shot at fame, he takes it unquestioningly.

Wilson enjoys embarrassing Jack Johnson. He calls Jack "Jackie" simply because Jack dislikes the nickname.

Physical appearance
The book gives very little physical description of Wilson. He is said to have broad shoulders. Also, when he appears on television, Jack comment's on "his horrible Wilson grin."

Trivia

 * The blurb on the back cover of How I Learned to Fly misspells Wilson's last name. In the book, his name is Schlamme, but it is spelled as Schlame on the back cover.