Housekeeper at St. George's College and Sofia's grandmother. Becomes friends with Michell and is charmed by the penguin. Grieves deeply when authorities kidnap Sofia, decides to protest for her release, and shares a family bond with Michell. Reunites with her granddaughter at the end.
Maria is Sofia's grandmother, deeply protective of her activist granddaughter.
Michell forms a close friendship with Maria, the school's housekeeper.
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