Tara James — An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong Character Profile

About Tara James

The ringleader of the Mean Bees who targets Chrissa and Gwen. She lies to the principal, spreads online rumors, and ruins Gwen's haircut. Later, she reluctantly teams up with Chrissa for a swim relay, leading to a victory and eventual reconciliation.

Character Facts

Played by

Adair Tishler

Appears in

An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Tara James — Conflict Rivals — Chrissa Maxwell (Sammi Hanratty)

  Initial antagonistic relationship defined by schoolyard harassment.

• Tara James — Alliance Bully Partners — Sonali Matthews (Ariela Barer)

  Collaborative bullying dynamic within the Mean Bees trio.

• Tara James — Alliance Bully Partners — Jayden Johnson (Shelby Harmon)

  Co-conspirators in spreading digital harassment and rumors.

• Tara James — Conflict Bullies — Gwen Thompson (Kaitlyn Dever)

  Targeted victim of the Mean Bees harassment campaign.

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• Paul Maxwell (Timothy Bottoms)
• Nana Louise Hanlon (Michael Learned)
• Tyler Maxwell (Austin Thomas)
• Mr. Beck (Don Franklin)
• Mrs. Ziminsky (Joanne Baron)
• Sonali Matthews (Ariela Barer)
• Jayden Johnson (Shelby Harmon)
• Gwen Thompson (Kaitlyn Dever)
• Alexandra (Kaylin Stewart)
• Josefina (uncredited) (Maria Paula Gonzalez)