Character guide

Robert

major

Also known as Master Robert, Albert

One of the five children who discovers the Psammead and makes wishes.

Cyril

major

Also known as the crafty Cyril

The eldest boy among the five children, often bold and inventive.

Anthea

major

Also known as Golden Guineas Anthea, the upright Anthea, the now reckless Anthea

A sensible and caring girl, the second eldest of the five children.

Jane

major

Also known as truthful Jane, the hopeful Jane

The younger sister, often anxious but loyal to her siblings.

The Lamb

supporting

Also known as Lamb, the loyal Lamb, the whimpering Lamb, Lamb ducky, the new Lamb, the unwilling Lamb, the dear Lamb

The youngest child, a toddler often cared for by the others.

Martha

supporting

Also known as Martha'll

The family's maid who looks after the children and the Lamb.

The Psammead

major

Also known as Psammead, The faithful Psammead, the Sammyadd, A Sammyadd, Sammyadd

A magical sand-fairy who grants the children one wish per day.

Mother

supporting

Also known as Darling Mother

The children's mother, who is away for part of the story.

Father

minor

The children's father, who is often away on business.

Billy Peasemarsh

supporting

Also known as Mr. Billy Peasemarsh, Mr. Peasemarsh, William, Bill

A local man who becomes involved with the children's wishes.

Andrew

minor

A servant or worker at the children's home.

Red Indians

supporting

Also known as the Red Indians, Indians, the Indians, The Indians

A group of Native Americans conjured by a wish, causing chaos.

Wulfric de Talbot

supporting

Also known as Sir Wulfric de Talbot, Sir Wulfric

A medieval knight brought to life by a wish.

Hilary

minor

Also known as Dear Hilary

A character who appears briefly in the children's adventures.

Lady Chittenden

minor

A local noblewoman who interacts with the children.

Mr. Beale

minor

Also known as Beale

A gardener or workman at the children's home.

Jakin

minor

A servant or helper in the household.

St. Maur

minor

Also known as St.

A historical figure briefly mentioned in the story.

Panther

minor

Also known as Black Panther, O Black Panther

A nickname used by the children during imaginative play.

Pussy

minor

Also known as Pussy Ferox of the Phiteezi

A playful alias used by one of the children.

Squirrel

minor

Also known as Squirrel of the Moning Congos

Another nickname adopted by a child during games.

Baby

minor

Also known as The Baby, the Baby

An infant briefly appearing in the narrative.

Willum

minor

A local boy or servant mentioned in passing.

Amelia

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Uncle Richard

minor

The children's uncle who visits occasionally.

Bobs

minor

Also known as poor old Bobs

A horse or pet mentioned by the children.

Eliza

minor

A maid or servant in the household.

Becca

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or servant.

Devereux

minor

A name mentioned briefly in the story.

Granny

minor

An elderly relative of the children.

Jessie

minor

A servant or acquaintance of the family.