Dr Craven
The cautious family doctor of Misselthwaite, and a cousin of its master.
The Secret Garden · Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Susan Sowerby
Martha and Dickon's wise, warm-hearted mother, who seems to understand everyone.
The Secret Garden · Frances Hodgson Burnett
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The Robin
A bold little robin who lives over the high wall and seems to know a secret.
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Ben Weatherstaff
A gruff old gardener with a soft spot for a robin.
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Mrs Medlock
The stout, strict housekeeper of Misselthwaite, who prefers children out of sight.
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Archibald Craven
The sorrowful master of Misselthwaite, who has spent ten years running from his grief.
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Martha Sowerby
A cheerful Yorkshire housemaid from a big moorland family, with no patience for being bossed about.
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Dickon Sowerby
A boy of the moor whom wild animals trust, and who can make almost anything grow.
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Colin Craven
A pale boy in a hidden room who has never been outside, and gives orders like a young prince.
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Mary Lennox
A sour, lonely ten-year-old who has never been loved, sent to a gloomy house on the Yorkshire moor.
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George Merry
A loud, bold sailor who thinks he could lead the crew better than anyone.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Mrs Hawkins
Jim's mother, who keeps the Admiral Benbow running while her husband lies ill.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Tom Redruth
The squire's old gamekeeper — gruff, loyal and not made for the sea.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Abraham Gray
The Hispaniola's quiet carpenter's mate — a steady hand who says little and works hard.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Israel Hands
The Hispaniola's coxswain — an old hand who knows how to steer a ship.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Black Dog
A pale, nervous stranger missing two fingers, asking after his old mate Bill.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Blind Pew
A blind beggar tapping along the road with a stick — with a grip like iron.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Ben Gunn
A wild, sunburnt castaway who has lived alone on the island for three years — and dreams of cheese.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Billy Bones
A scarred old seaman with a heavy sea-chest, a loud song and a secret fear.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Squire Trelawney
A rich, excitable country gentleman who loves a grand plan and a good story.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dr Livesey
The calm, clever country doctor who is not afraid of any pirate.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Captain Smollett
A strict, honest sea captain who does not like this voyage one bit.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Long John Silver
A cheerful one-legged ship's cook with a parrot on his shoulder and a story for everyone.
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Jim Hawkins
A sharp-eyed boy from a seaside inn who has a pirate living under his roof.
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