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Dasani Coates

This character is the child at the heart of Elliott's book. Their life has been full of challenges, and most of these challenges have been related to poverty in some way.

Chanel Sykes

This character is the mother of eight children. Their life too has been circumscribed by poverty. They spend a great deal of time in one room at the Auburn family shelter.

Supreme

This character is the stepfather whose childhood was harsh. Both of his parents are drug addicts and leave their children to fend for themselves.

Avianna

This character is the closest to the main protagonist in age, and they often seem to be twins. They help the main character take care of their younger siblings and is reliable and mature for their age.

Miss Hester

This character is the beloved teacher at McKinney. The children both like and respect her. They are completely...

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