Main character: David Pelzer

Mother: Catherine Roerva Pelzer

Father: Stephan Joseph Pelzer

Four brothers: Ronald, Stan, Russell (Real name Richard), and Kevin

Mr. Hansen - David’s principle who finally reports his case to the police.

Mr. Ziegler - David’s fifth grade homeroom teacher who talks with the police about what he has seen.

Miss Moss - David’s fifth grade math teacher; she speaks with police. In second grade she became concerned

about David and reported to the principal, who requested a meeting with Mother.

Characters Throughout the story :

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