A young boy living near Loch Ness who discovers and secretly raises a plesiosaur-like creature named Crusoe. He learns to overcome his fears, bonds deeply with the creature, and eventually helps it escape military forces. Years later, he is revealed to be the old storyteller who passes on the legend.
The teenage protagonist, Tolly travels from Manchester to Green Knowe while his mother waits for news of his missing soldier father. At the estate he travels through time, communicates with Susan, uncovers family secrets, finds the lost treasure, and is finally comforted by his father's ghost.
Damian is a nine-year-old Catholic boy whose kindness and religious faith shape the story. After finding stolen money, he tries to help the poor, gives a large donation at school, and finally burns the remaining cash when it harms his family. He is Anthony's younger brother and the story's moral center.
Alex Etel has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Signature works include The Water Horse, Millions, Easter Rising. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
