Character guide

Unknown

major

Also known as yourselves, yourself, yer'll, myself, ter, Ye, yer, Your

First-person narrator and focal character, likely the father moving family to Eden.

Merton

major

Also known as Restraining Merton

A key family member, often involved in adventures and farm work.

Mr. Jones

supporting

Also known as VII Mr. Jones, neighbor Jones, practical Mr. Jones, lank Mr. Jones

Helpful neighbor who shows the narrator the Eden property.

Bobsey

supporting

Also known as little Bobsey, Little Bobsey, Even Bobsey

Young child in the family, often getting into mischief.

Bagley

supporting

Also known as neighbor Bagley, Mr. Bagley

A neighbor who interacts with the family in Eden.

Junior

supporting

Older son in the family, helps with farm and chores.

Mousie

supporting

Also known as tenderhearted Mousie, frail Mousie, To Mousie

Gentle family member, possibly a younger daughter.

Winnie

supporting

Also known as Winifred, Winnie Barlow

A young woman who becomes part of the family circle.

John Jones

minor

Also known as John, John junior, John senior

Neighbor or relative, possibly Mr. Jones's son.

Robert Durham

minor

Also known as O Robert, Robert

A local man who assists the family occasionally.

Mr. Rollins

minor

Also known as Rollins

An acquaintance who appears in the city scenes.

Mr. Durham

minor

A neighbor or local figure in the Eden community.

Mrs. Jones

minor

Also known as Plump Mrs. Jones, plump Mrs. Jones

Mr. Jones's wife, a friendly neighbor.

Mr. Bogart

minor

A local man who interacts with the family.

Brindle

minor

A dog or animal companion of the family.

Mrs. Durham

minor

Also known as neighbor Durham, Durham

Wife of Mr. Durham, a neighbor in Eden.

Mr. Jamison

minor

Also known as old man Jamison, Jamison, old Mr. Jamison

An older resident of the area.

Melissa Daggett

minor

Also known as Melissa

A local girl who appears briefly.

Papa

minor

Term used by children for the narrator or father.

Highland Hardy

minor

A person or entity mentioned in passing.

Old Jacox

minor

Also known as old Jacox

An elderly local character.

Major Alvord

minor

A military figure who appears briefly.