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Frederick Buechner

This character is the protagonist in the story.

Grandma Buechner

This character is referred to as being strong, like a rock in the ocean.

Frederick's Mother

Freddy is close with this character throughout his life, and the two of them lean on one another a lot for support.

Jamie Buechner

This is Freddy's little brother.

Freddy's Father, Fred Buechner

This character kills himself one morning, leaving a hasty note on the last page of a novel.

Naya

This is Freddy's other grandmother. She is a lot of fun, and loves to surround herself with eccentric people.

Mr. Buttrick

This is the minister at the church Freddy attends.

Mr. Martin

This is Freddy's English teacher.

King Rinkitink

This is the fictional King of the Land of Oz.

Mrs. Taylor

This is Freddy's nurse in early childhood.

Jimmy Merrill

This is Freddy's first real friend, a nerd who...

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