Phil Donoghue is a Regis High School student whose father is the federal judge presiding over Enrique Cali's trial. Because Luis Cali originally intends to capture Phil, the entire family is moved to a safe location, but Luis instead takes the school hostage when Phil cannot be found. His connection to the judge helps trigger the crisis.
Brother Bear is the hockey-playing lead whose team, the Bear Country Cousins, wins a place in the Valentine's Day championship. Distracted by cards from a secret admirer and his infatuation with Charlene, he struggles during the game, then rallies after seeing Charlene cheer for the opposing team. He learns the goalie is Honey Bear, who admires his hockey skill and wants to train with him.
Brother is the Bear family's cub and the story's central character. He spends the fall asking Papa questions and grows worried when winter seems endless and Easter is at risk. After Boss Bunny quits, Brother searches for him with his friend Bill Bunny and persuades him to reconsider, helping bring Easter back.
Knowl Johnson has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Signature works include The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf, Tales from the Darkside, The Berenstain Bears Play Ball. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
