Character guide

Anthea

major

Also known as the truthful Anthea, So Anthea

One of the four children who discovers the Phoenix and the magic carpet.

Cyril

major

Also known as Master Cyril, the sensible Cyril

The eldest boy among the children, often practical and cautious.

Robert

major

Also known as the more cautious Robert, O Robert

One of the four children, sometimes impulsive but loyal.

Jane

major

Also known as Meantime Jane

The youngest girl among the children, often sensible and kind.

The Phoenix

major

Also known as Phoenix, a Phoenix, the missing Phoenix, Good old beautiful Phoenix, O Golden Phoenix, Christmas, old Phoenix, dear Phoenix, Great Phoenix, O Phoenix

A magical golden bird who hatches from an egg and guides the children's adventures.

The Lamb

supporting

Also known as Lamb, the desperately howling Lamb, happy Lamb

The youngest sibling, a toddler often left behind or causing trouble.

Mother

supporting

The children's mother, who is often away or busy with household matters.

Father

supporting

The children's father, a writer who works at home.

Mrs. Biddle

supporting

Also known as the changed Mrs. Biddle

The children's cook, who is initially stern but later becomes kinder.

The Reverend Septimus Blenkinsop

supporting

Also known as The Reverend Septimus, Septimus, the Reverend Septimus

A clergyman who becomes involved with the children's adventures.

Miss Peasmarsh

supporting

Also known as poor Miss Peasmarsh

A poor woman whom the children try to help with the carpet.

Eliza

minor

Also known as Queen Elizabeth

A historical figure briefly encountered via the magic carpet.

Selina

minor

Also known as Aunt Selina, Miss Selina

An aunt of the children who visits and interacts with them.

Ike

minor

Also known as Isaac

A servant or helper in the household.

Urb

minor

A minor character encountered during the children's travels.

Henri

minor

Also known as little Henri

A French boy the children meet on their adventures.

Panther

minor

A nickname for one of the children or a pet.

Mrs. Wigson

minor

A neighbor or acquaintance of the family.

Bobs

minor

A pet or nickname for a minor character.

The High Priest

minor

A figure from the Phoenix's past in ancient times.

Squirrel

minor

A nickname for one of the children.

Aunt Emma

minor

An aunt of the children who appears briefly.

Amelia

minor

Also known as Miss Amelia, Aunt Amelia

An aunt or family friend of the children.

Reginald

minor

Also known as Uncle Reginald

An uncle of the children.

Panty

minor

A nickname for a minor character or pet.

Daisy

minor

A minor character encountered during the story.

Burglar

minor

Also known as IX The Burglar

A burglar who breaks into the house and is caught.

Zulieka

minor

A character from the Phoenix's past adventures.

The Psammead

minor

A sand-fairy from a previous story, briefly mentioned.

Pussy

minor

A cat belonging to the family.

Bob

minor

A minor character or servant.

Aggety

minor

Also known as Aggety dag, Aggety dag’

A nonsense name used in a rhyme or game.