The Book Shop | 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

Florence Green - This character is a widow who displays her courage by opening a book shop in Hardborough.

Violet Gamart - This character is an influential socialite who is set on using the Old House as an art center.

Christine Gipping - This character is a practical young girl who oversteps her working-class boundaries.

Edmond Brundish - This character is an elderly recluse who champions the widow's cause.

Milo North - This character is a young man who takes the easy way out in any situation.

Kattie - This character is known...
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