Mali is the teenage daughter of Ben and Gail and is very close to Margarita, regarding her almost as a sister. She is hurt and angry when her parents dismiss Margarita, confronts them about their absence and decisions, and makes the separation especially painful for everyone involved.
The nine-year-old protagonist navigating 1943 wartime Illinois. She balances childhood dreams with rationing realities, strives to win the Miss Victory pageant role, befriends a traumatized British evacuee, and actively contributes to the Red Cross war effort.
Zelly is Nancy's rebellious daughter and Finn's stepdaughter. After Nancy's recent death, Finn continues to step-parent her while also managing the threatened abortion clinic. Zelly's relationship with Finn makes her part of Finn's family life amid grief and the growing danger surrounding the clinic.
Maya Ritter has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work is anchored in the An American Girl Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front, Finn's Girl, Margarita. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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