An orphan who escapes his abusive owners with the help of his invisible dragon friend, Elliott. He finds shelter with lighthouse keeper Lampie and his daughter Nora, integrates into Passamaquoddy, and eventually forms a lasting bond with his new family while learning to let go of Elliott.
The young protagonist lives with his father and cares deeply for the old donkey they own. After learning that the animal must be sold, he takes him to market, searches for a compassionate buyer, defends his worth at the auction, and finally accepts an offer from Joseph before saying goodbye.
Kevin Kilpatrick is Sheriff Sean Kilpatrick’s son, whom the sheriff teaches to use a throwing weapon instead of a gun. Frank Brand uses Kevin as leverage during the takeover of Santa Rosa, but the attack ends with Kevin’s death. The loss devastates the Kilpatrick family and drives the sheriff to abandon his former refusal to use firearms.
Sean Marshall has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Signature works include Pete's Dragon, Brazzle Dazzle Effects: Behind Disney's Movie Magic, The Small One. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
