Rebellious and outspoken boarding school student with a strong personality.
Amy Harkin is an ambitious reporter covering Chicago’s heat wave while investigating whether Lexer and Midwest Electric caused the power shortage. She receives Dan London’s whistleblower information, searches for him when the grid fails, helps Mitch Benson reach his family, and ultimately broadcasts London’s story after the disaster.
The new, attractive camp nurse who becomes the primary romantic interest for both Dennis Baxter and camper Brian.
Jo Polniaczek is one of the four girls on the French trip with Edna Garrett. She joins the others in escaping their oppressive boarding-house stay to enjoy Paris. Although she initially attempts to go to a car race in Le Mans, she gets distracted and finds romance with David LeClair, a young biker.
Ted's girlfriend who shares a residence with him. She and Ted briefly attempt to provide shelter to a desperate Greg, though their capacity to help is limited.
Cindy is a parking enforcement officer who decides to pursue firefighting after witnessing an accident. Despite doubts and prejudice, she passes the physical tests, enters the Academy, and becomes an official firefighter. She later trains as a paramedic and saves a heroin addict from an overdose. She is Mike's fellow firefighter and romantic partner.
The protagonist and new mother returning to work after maternity leave. After her baby is abducted by the disguised Bianca, she organizes a search campaign using media appeals and flyers to locate her missing daughter and restore her family.
Jo travels to Australia for the cultural exchange and becomes involved with jewel thieves alongside Blair. Two men claiming to be police accuse them, so Jo and Blair hide the jewel in Natalie's bag while she is exploring with Tootie. They escape the thieves and reach the sister school, where the jewel's fate is resolved.
Community helper who assists with daily tasks and social gatherings.
Scruffy is a puppy born in a deserted house to Duchess. After losing her mother, she survives alone, befriends the street performer Mr. Tibbles, and later joins Butch and his stray-dog family. When they are sent to the pound, a newspaper article helps save them; Scruffy eventually grows up and has puppies with Butch.
Nancy McKeon has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Miss Switch Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Division, The Facts of Life, Category 6: Day of Destruction. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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