Away most of the time working on the

railroad. He brought Mr. Morrison home

is in Mama’s class for the second year. He is a

smooth talker. He is not as loyal to Stacey as Stacey is to him.

His real name is Clayton Chester, but

nobody ever calls him that unless he is in trouble. He is very

neat and particular about his things.

A white boy, but he never rides the

bus. He would like very much to be Stacey’s friend.

A white lawyer. He helps Big Ma

transfer the land into her sons’ names.

Papa’s mother. She knows about herbs and

tends to the sick people in the area. Her husband, Paul

Edward, had bought the Logans’ land.

Papa brings him home to protect

and work for the family. Lost his job after a fight

A spirited nine-year-old girl; she is the

narrator of the story and the main character, or protagonist.

A teacher at Great Faith Elementary

and Secondary School. She is patient and firm when dis-

cussing prejudice with her children.

The most powerful plantation owner in the area; intent upon regaining the Logan land which was once owned by his family

T.J.’s younger brother; is Christopher-

John’s friend.