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Russell Culver

This character is the 15-year-old narrator of the novel. He has an older sister who becomes his school teacher and a younger brother. His dad is a widower who is raising him and his siblings with the help of an aunt.

Tansy Culver

This character is a 17-year-old girl who leaves high school to teach at her local school. She has two younger brothers who become two of her pupils.

Charlie Parr

This character is the 16-year-old son of the local minister. He is still in school though legally he does not have to be, and he struggles with school work.

Lloyd Culver

This character is a 10-year-old boy who has an older sister who becomes his teacher and an older brother. His mother died giving him birth.

Aunt Maud

This character is a spinster who helps raise her deceased sister’s children and who writes poetry...

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