Ezra "Penny" Baxter was raised by a stern minister who allowed no leisure or slacking. He treats his son Jody generously because of his own upbringing. He served in the army during the Civil War. Nicknamed "Penny" by Lem Forrester because of his diminutive size.
Ora Baxter : is the mother of Jody. She is introduced in the book on page 20 as "Ora." Penny calls her "Ory". She is often referred to as "Ma" or "Ma Baxter".
Jody Baxter : The son of Ora and Penny Baxter.
Flag : Jody's pet fawn.
The Forresters : (Pa and Ma Forrester, Buck, Mill-Wheel, Arch, Lem, Gabby, Pack, Fodder-wing) A family that lives near the Baxters. There is a conflict between the two families.
Fodder-wing Forrester : Jody's best friend. He is crippled and was born with a hunched frame. He is thought to be rather peculiar, but has a great fondness for animals.
Julie : Hound dog owned by the Baxters. She is treasured by Penny but distrusts Jody.
Rip : Bull dog owned by the Baxters.
Perk : Feisty dog owned originally by the Baxters but traded to the Forresters for a new gun later in the novel.
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