The following is a list of characters from Son of Slappy in the order they are mentioned or appear.
This page contains spoilers! Do not read this before finishing the story.
Characters[]
Character | Description |
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R.L. Stine
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Author R.L. Stine narrates the introduction to this book. |
Jackson Stander
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The protagonist and narrator. He is a very good kid, who always do his homework, is nice to everyone, helps his friends, and volunteers at the Youth Center. However, he soon finds himself acting out due to the influence of Slappy. |
Rachel Stander
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Rachel is Jackson’s younger sister but is his complete opposite. She is always in trouble, always lies, and gives her family a bad time. She usually calls Jackson “Robot”. |
Mr. Stander and Mrs. Stander
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These are the parents of Jackson and Rachel. Mrs. Stander is always cracking jokes. She wanted to be a comedian, but ended up being a bank manager. |
Froggy
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Froggy is a little kid who Jackson usually entertains at the Youth Center. He is short and chubby, and has curly red hair. His real name is not revealed. |
Nikki
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Nikki is another kid from the Youth Center. She’s a cute and has short blonde hair. She is very timid, but she likes Jackson. |
Mrs. Lawson
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Mrs. Lawson is the Youth Center’s head counselor. |
Mickey Haggerty
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Mickey is one of Jackson’s best friends. He is tall and thin and has copper-colored hair. He is best known as “Stick”, due to his thinness. |
Grandpa Whitman
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Grandpa Whitman is a strange old man who is the father of Mrs. Stander and Jackson’s grandfather. He lives in a big house, where he keeps all his weird collections. Like his daughter, Whitman loves to tell jokes. |
Edgar
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Edgar is Grandpa Whitman’s housekeeper. He seldom talks, but is a kind man who likes children. |
Slappy the Dummy
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Slappy is an old evil dummy craved out of a cursed coffin’s wood. He comes to life when someone says out loud the words “Karru Marri Odonna Loma Molonu Karrano”. |
Aunt Ada and Uncle Josh
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Aunt Ada is the aunt of Jackson and Rachel, and Uncle Josh is the siblings' uncle. |
Miles Naylor
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Miles is one of Jackson Stander’s best friends, along with Stick. He is African-American, and has curly black hair and a deep voice. |
Mrs. Pearson
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Mrs. Pearson is the director of the YC. Ms. Pearson trusts Jackson completely. |
Mr. Haggerty and Mrs. Haggerty
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Stick's parents. Mrs. Haggerty is pretty and funny. Mr. Haggerty is only mentioned. |
Alyssa
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Alyssa is a schoolmate and a friend of Rachel. She is only mentioned. |
Mr. Tallen
Also called Mr. Tallon |
Mr. Tallen is Jackson’s art teacher. His name is originally spelled as Tallen, but it changes to Tallon later in the book. |
Miss Hathaway
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Jackson’s history teacher. |
Clay Dobbs
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A boy from Jackson’s class who is always in trouble. |
Noah
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Jackson's spoiled cousin. |
Dr. Marx
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The Stander family's doctor. He is only mentioned. |
Mr. Gurewitz
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The Stander family's neighbor. |