Because of Winn-Dixie | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

India Opal Buloni - This character's very first friend in Naomi is a dirty, stray dog she finds in the grocery store.

The Preacher - This character is described as hiding in his turtle shell and pulling his head into his shell.

Winn-Dixie - This character goes into the Naomi, Florida, grocery store and causes a stir.

Mr. Alfred - This character is the manager of the Friendly Corners Trailer Park.

Miss Franny Block - This character owns and runs the only library in Noami, Florida.

Amanda Wilkinson - This character is a...
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