Character guide

David

major

Also known as Dear David, little David, David A⸺

A young boy who is the narrator's companion and central figure in the Kensington Gardens adventures.

Peter Pan

major

Also known as Peter, Poor little Peter Pan, XIV Peter Pan

The magical boy who never grows up, living with the birds and fairies in Kensington Gardens.

Maimie Mannering

major

Also known as the famous Maimie Mannering, Dear Maimie

A brave little girl who ventures into the Gardens at night and befriends Peter Pan.

Timothy

supporting

Also known as Timothy Mary, Mary, a Timothy

The narrator's beloved Newfoundland dog, a loyal companion through many adventures.

William Paterson

supporting

Also known as William, Paterson, Mr. Paterson

A Scottish gardener who tends the Kensington Gardens and interacts with the children.

Irene

supporting

Also known as Miss Irene

A young woman who becomes a governess and later marries, central to the early chapters.

Porthos

supporting

Also known as Whereupon Porthos, Whereas Porthos

David's spirited dog, compared to the narrator's dog Timothy in temperament.

Joey

supporting

Also known as old Joey

An old boatman who works on the Serpentine and knows the ways of the Gardens.

Mary A⸺

minor

Also known as Mary

A woman associated with the narrator's household, possibly a servant or relative.

Solomon Caw

supporting

Also known as old Solomon Caw, Solomon, that grim old Solomon

An ancient, wise crow who rules the bird community in Kensington Gardens.

Oliver Bailey

minor

Also known as Bailey

A friend or acquaintance of the narrator who appears in club scenes.

Tony

minor

A young boy who plays in the Gardens and interacts with David.

Mary Queen of Scots

minor

Also known as Mary of Scots

A historical figure briefly mentioned in a story told to David.

Mabel Grey

minor

Also known as Miss Mabel Grey

A young girl who appears in the Kensington Gardens narrative.

Pilkington

minor

A character associated with a club or establishment in the story.

Brownie

minor

Also known as Duchess Brownie

A dog belonging to one of the families in the Gardens.

Barbara

minor

Also known as XXIV Barbara, little Barbara

A little girl who appears in a later chapter of the book.

Mr. B⸺

minor

Also known as B⸺

A gentleman acquaintance of the narrator, possibly a club member.

Malcolm the Bold

minor

Also known as Malcolm

A historical or legendary figure mentioned in passing.

Josy

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or servant.

Queen Mab

minor

Also known as Mab, Naturally Queen Mab

The fairy queen who rules over the fairies in Kensington Gardens.

Mrs. Hicking

minor

A woman who appears in the domestic scenes of the story.

The Big Penny

minor

A personified large penny coin in a fantasy sequence.

The Cupids

minor

Small fairy-like beings who appear in the Gardens.

Mrs. Finch

minor

Also known as a Mrs. Finch

A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a neighbor.

Angela Clare

minor

A young woman mentioned in the club or social scenes.

Marmaduke Perry

minor

A character referenced in the cricket match chapter.

Sooty

minor

A dog or pet mentioned in the Gardens narrative.

Shelley

minor

The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, briefly alluded to.

Duke

minor

A dog belonging to a character in the story.

Joeykin

minor

A diminutive form of Joey, possibly a child or small animal.

Benjamin

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or servant.