One of Andy's children navigating difficult adolescence and a strained relationship with his father. He harbors long-standing feelings for Amy Abbott and pursues piano. His relationship with babysitter Madison and her pregnancy initially strain his bond with Andy but catalyze his emotional growth. He ultimately chooses music education and reunites with Amy in a mature relationship.
One of the five rookie police officers from fictional 15 Division who recently graduated from the academy. They navigate police duties alongside personal challenges, family expectations, and office romances, often grappling with impostor syndrome and the gap between academy training and real life.
Teenage protagonist who receives militarized toys and leads the fight against them.
Ben is Sophie's boyfriend and one of the teenagers confined at the island camp. He joins Sophie in attempting to escape, refuses to help conceal Danny's drowning despite threats of solitary confinement, and reveals to the other teenagers that the camp has been associated with earlier deaths.
Jim Younger is one of the Younger brothers and a member of the group formed by Jesse James, Frank James, Cole Younger, and Bob Younger. He helps rescue Cole from execution and later participates in the gang’s robbery campaign. Jim is shot and killed when Cole’s planned robbery proves to be a trap arranged by Allan Pinkerton and Thaddeus Rains.
Young Jack is Ethel Ann's wartime friend and one of the three young men who build a house with Teddy Gordon. He witnesses Ethel's unofficial marriage to Teddy and serves with Teddy during the war. His early connection to Ethel develops into the lifelong love revealed in his later years.
Holden is a high school student and the central student activist in the story. He falls in love with Charlotte, publicly challenges Principal Weller's restrictions on free expression, and is first suspended and then expelled after calling her a politician. He also helps unite students for peaceful protest.
Henry Nearing is a high school senior struggling with the death of his mother while moving from self-absorbed adolescence toward the responsibilities of early adulthood. He is caught between Grace Chance, whose presence overwhelms and confuses him, and Merna Ash, his childhood friend who provides emotional steadiness.
Jesse Hackett is the student at the center of the tale. He hates his teacher, Mrs. Fink, and finds a doll resembling her; when it comes to life, Jesse and his friends destroy it. He and Mrs. Fink eventually reconcile, and Jesse avoids becoming an eternal guest in the Shadow Zone.
Meg's new friend who accompanies the children on their interplanetary mission. He helps locate Dr. Murry on Camazotz but is left behind with Charles Wallace, later feeling anger toward his father and Meg for abandoning him.
Chet Becker is a student who suffers a harsh initiation, being mocked, threatened, and pushed into water by other students. He later visits David Walker at school and discusses Disney World with him. David Walker responds by arranging a trip for Chet Becker, Elaine Walker, and himself.
Harriet's close friend and neighbor. After being criticized in the notebook, he distances himself from Harriet. She humiliates him with a staged photo, but they later reconcile and leave Marion's group.
Gregory Smith has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work is anchored in the Small Soldiers universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Everwood, Rookie Blue, Small Soldiers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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