The following is a list of characters from The Birthday Party of No Return! in the order they are mentioned or appear.
This page contains spoilers! Do not read this before finishing the story.
Characters[]
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| The Story-Keeper
|
The Story-Keeper (who also calls himself "The Listener") narrates the introduction to this book. |
| Lee Hargrove
|
He is the protagonist of this book. Lee feels he is the most unlucky kid in school. When a chance to join Summer Sports Camp is on the line, he has to compete against his friends Laura Grodin and Cory Duckworth. |
| Cory Duckworth
|
Cory "Lucky" Duckworth is the luckiest kid in school. He succeeds at everything, much to Lee's jealousy. |
| Laura Grodin
|
She is a friend to Lee and Cory who is also competing against the two for a chance to go to Summer Sports Camp. |
| Mr. Grady
|
The school custodian. He almost causes a light fixture to fall on Laura before Cory makes the save. |
| Coach Taylor
|
The coach of the school basketball team. He is described as short young man, with brown hair, stubble and glasses. Lee mentions that he doesn't look much like a coach. |
| Franklin Howard
|
Star player for the town basketball team the Stampede. Impressed by Cory's playing he gives him Cory sideline seats to the next game. |
| Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove
|
Lee's parents and a pair of high school teachers. Mrs. Hargrove is more silly, while Mr. Hargrove is more serious. |
| Arfy
|
Lee's pet sheepdog. A very large and energetic dog. |
| Ms. Andersen
|
The school tennis coach who Lee accidentally hits with his racket during his match with Cory. |
| Lee's vulture claw
|
A good luck charm sent to Lee. At first it gives him good luck, but overtime it begins to give him even worse luck than before. |
| Miss Harrison
|
Lee's science teacher. |
| Ms. Lincoln
|
Principal of Garfield Middle School. |
| Bowling Alley Manager
|
When Cory finds his cellphone, he rewards Cory with a free sundae. |
| Mrs. Duckworth
|
Cory's mother. After Lee destroys everything during Cory's birthday party, she becomes furious and kicks him out of the party. |
| Cory's vulture claw
|
A good luck charm similar to Lee's that was also sent to Cory. |
| Driver
|
A woman who almost runs over Lee when he ends up in the street thanks to Arfy. |