15-year-old protagonist who moves to Portland with his father. Works at a race track stables, bonds with a horse named Lean On Pete, and later steals the horse and truck after his father's death. Embarks on a perilous cross-country journey to find his aunt, surviving alone before finally reaching safety.
Silver takes Charley into his trailer, offering temporary housing.
Dallas provides temporary refuge and sustenance to Charley during his desert journey.
Mike provides temporary refuge and sustenance to Charley during his desert journey.
Racehorse owner who employs Charley for stable work and attempts to mentor him.
Charley's biological father who moves with him to Oregon and later dies from a septic infection.
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