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Characters in the Book
The Binkle and the Catawampus Compass
In order of appearance or mention
Jeep Parker Our hero, 11 years old; real name, Jasper Elliot Parker (JEP)
MeToo Jeep’s mischievous but affectionate dog
Grikkl 800-year old gnome, keeper of the Chamber of Ancient Wisdom
Adah Grikkl’s wife, also a gnome; sings magical songs
Lulu Rabbit who loves Jeep, lives at Grikkl’s
Cerberus Grikk’s dog, delivers mail to fairyland
Ramses Grikkl’s bird, a raven
Heather and Yawn Adah’s 2 black cats
Arla Grikkl’s concertina
Nelda Adah’s Hand-over, does the chores
Chris Thompson Jeep’s step-father, tries to raise truffles
Helen Thompson Jeep’s mother, hospitalized at Elkhorn
Louise Jeep’s friend (his same age), Anna’s older sister
Anna Jeep’s friend, Louise’s younger sister
Merve Bully who picks on Anna, Louise and Jeep
Phyllis Waitress at Mildred’s Place
Uuglash Demonic and evil leader of the “dark forces”
Taloo Adah’s gossip-loving friend; has a stretchy body
Layda Adah’s friend; creates music like a muse; also a gnome
Mr. Slade Owns land by the zoo; Jeep’s “assignment” from Grikkl
Miss Kublic Mr. Slade’s secretary
Rubens Mr. Slade’s parrot
Mrs. Schmidt Nurse at Elkhorn; assists Jeep with his mother
Del Dexter Uuglash’s assistant