Newton Newman

A 10 year-old fourth grader at Appleton Elementary

Short, skinny, freckled
Lives in shadow of elder brother, Chris, whom he loves dearly
Fear of heights (acrophobia)

Character traits Evidence

Quiet, ignored by others Pp 11, 15, 16
Pp 27-28, 30
Observant, has integrity Pp 6, 7, 25
P8
P 174
Creative, talented artist Pp 12,13, 23
P 62
Selfless, loving, brotherly, a good Pp 7, 38
friend, sensitive, kind P8
Pp 87 88
Responsible, hardworking, disciplied Pp 3, 5
Pp 7, 180
Independent, positive, intelligent Pp 37, 39
P 119
9 37
Patient but loses his temper P9
occasionally, asserts himself when he P126
is dressed as Captain Nobody P 133

Cecil Butterworth
Newts classmate and one of Newts two best friends
Shorter and skinner than Newt

Character traits Evidence

Outspoken, has a loud voice P 13
P 100
Impulsive Pp 83
Innovative and always bursting with P 16, 17, 55-57
ideas, witty, spirited
Single-minded, determined Pp 80 -84
Juanita Jospehine Gonzalez (JJ)
Newts classmate and one of his two closest friends
Is invisible to other kids but she does not let it bother her
Tallest, with a head of untamed black hair

Character traits Evidence

Resilient
Positive, creative Pp 56 - 58
A voracious reader, has amazing P 21, 102-110
vocabulary and grammar
Careful P 16
Thoughtful, sensitive, observant P 43, p 54
Outspoken P 73

Chris Newman
Newts older brother in Fillmore High School
A football star
Athletic, tall and agile

Character traits Evidence

Brotherly, loving, kind, close bond P 12, 45, 117
with Newt, responsible
Disciplined, determined P 8, 32
Performs well under pressure P 32
Sense of humour P 38, 181

Chris Newman
Newts older brother in Fillmore High School
A football star
Athletic, tall and agile

Character traits Evidence

Brotherly, loving, kind, close bond P 12, 45, 117
with Newt, responsible
Disciplined, determined P 8, 32
Performs well under pressure P 32
Sense of humour P 38, 181