Ginger Pye characters

Appears from the start

A boy in Cranbury who has wanted a dog for years. Jerry is observant, persistent, and deeply proud of the puppy he buys with money he earns himself. When Ginger vanishes, he treats finding him as a mystery that can be solved.

Appears from the start

Jerry's younger sister and closest partner. Rachel shares his affection for animals and his appetite for investigation, contributing her own observations rather than merely following his lead.

First appears in chapter 2

Jerry's lively fox terrier puppy, bought for one dollar and named for the color of his coat. Intelligent, affectionate, and quick to learn, Ginger soon attracts attention well beyond the Pye family.

Appears from the start

The Pye family's dignified cat. Gracie regards the arrival of a puppy with reserve and maintains her own established place in the household.

Appears from the start

Jerry and Rachel's father, a noted bird expert whose work frequently takes him into the field. His attentive interest in animal behavior shapes the children's own powers of observation.

Appears from the start

Jerry and Rachel's mother, warm, capable, and receptive to the unusual assortment of people and animals surrounding her family.

Appears from the start

Jerry and Rachel's very young uncle. Although only three years old, Bennie takes his family position seriously and joins the older children's activities with determination.

Appears from the start

A local handyman and family friend whose varied jobs and knowledge of Cranbury make him a useful ally to the children.

First appears in chapter 2

The grown dog whose litter includes Ginger. Speedy's nature and the puppies' appeal help Jerry settle on the animal he wants to bring home.

First appears in chapter 2

A suspicious figure noticed near Jerry while he is arranging to buy Ginger. The person's interest in the puppy and habit of remaining out of clear view give the children their first sign that someone else may want the dog.