Seven-year-old Ben, newly moved to Boston after his parents' divorce, is taken to a Red Sox game by his uncle Carl. This visit ignites his lifelong passion for the team, setting the foundation for his character's central conflict between baseball and personal relationships.
Ramona's neighbor and best friend. His uncle is Hobart Kemp. During Bea and Hobart's wedding ceremony, Howie accidentally drops the wedding ring. Ramona retrieves it, saving the ceremony, highlighting his close involvement in the family's events.
Oscar is Rose's hyperactive eight-year-old son whose erratic behavior troubles his school officials. They pressure Rose to use medication or send him to a private school, adding to her financial concerns. Joe's failed shrimp venture is partly motivated by the family's wish to buy Oscar expensive binoculars for his birthday.
Dan Henderson assists Dana Jain in developing an experiment about whether dinosaurs identified as separate species may actually be the same species at different ages. Along with Trek Henderson, he helps Dana consider bringing related dinosaurs together and observing their behavior as evidence.
The story's central character, a boy who remembers everything he sees and displays extraordinary academic ability. Raised by Patricia, he wants to learn who his biological father is, attends university after earning a scholarship, and investigates the possibility that Dr. Gunther Flowers was his father. His story follows his passage from child prodigy toward adulthood.
Trevor is Shannon's seven-year-old son, whose Christmas wishes include a remote-control bike. He accompanies Shannon while Fred funds an extravagant shopping trip and other gestures, but later becomes ill during the drive. His condition prompts Shannon to return home, reinforcing her decision to protect their modest family life from Fred's influence.
Student competing in academic spelling bee competition.
Jason Spevack has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 2004. Their work is anchored in the An American Girl Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Fever Pitch, Dino Dan: Dino Trackers / Ready? Set? Dino!, Jesus Henry Christ. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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