Minor Characters
Eileen Shears
Mrs. Shears owns Wellington, the dog that dies at the beginning of the novel. She is often unsympathetic to Christopher, particularly after Wellington’s death. She helped Ed out after Judy ran away with Mr. Shears, but she did not respond positively to Ed’s desire for a relationship.
Toby
Christopher’s pet rat. Christopher is very attached to Toby, and feels it necessary to bring Toby with him to London. As Christopher grows up over the course of the book, the reader more often sees him taking particular care for Toby’s well-being.
Mr. Jeavons
The psychologist at Christopher’s school. Mr. Jeavons asks Christopher many questions about his reasons for acting in certain ways, and sometimes makes conclusions about Christopher’s rationales that Christopher himself doesn’t agree with.
Mrs. Gascoyne
The principal of Christopher’s school. She initially objects to having Christopher take the Maths A level, but gives in once Ed gets angry with her.
Reverend Peters
A man of the church who tries to convince Christopher that heaven exists. He also administers Christopher’s A level exam.
Rhodri
Rhodri works for Ed and sometimes spends time with him at Ed and Christopher’s house. Rhodri asks Christopher to multiply large numbers and frequently laughs at him, which Christopher doesn’t appreciate.
Mr. Thompson’s brother
One of Christopher’s neighbors, whom he asks for information about Wellington’s death.
Mr. Wise
One of Christopher’s neighbors, whom he asks for information about Wellington’s death.
Uncle Terry
Christopher’s uncle, who once saw a ghost in a shop.
Mrs. Forbes
A teacher at Christopher’s school.
Joseph Fleming
A boy at Christopher’s school who eats everything he can get his hands on, including his own poop.
Julie
Christopher’s first teacher.
Wellington
Mrs. Shears’ dog, whose murder sets off the action of the novel.
Sandy
A new puppy given to Christopher by Ed as a way of trying to rebuild his trust.