BookwormJo Collection
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Eaton Greene
Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!
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Chaplain Charlie
This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.
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Rhymin’ Simon
At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.
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Eaton Greene
Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!
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Appaloosa Luci
Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!
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Branch Forrester
Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.
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Gentle Yentel
A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.
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Nurse Payne
Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!
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Jazzmyn Reed
The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!
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Jack Hammer
A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!
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Nurse Payne
Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!
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Amazing Grace
Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.
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Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy
Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!
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Baby-Faith Nelson
This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!
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Curly Q
He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!
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Secret Giver
He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)
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Branch Forrester
Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.
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Adam Numbers
From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!
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Mission Plane Jane
This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!
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Booker Sayles
In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!
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Jim Nast
Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."
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Courtney Palmer
She's a star on the hardwood and a hands-down favorite to win this year's MVP award. She doesn't play on Friday nights or Sabbaths, but Courtney considers it a privilege to honor God and His special day.
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Clementine Grove
Clementine juggles school and church with her late-afternoon job at the family citrus orchard.
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Jollie Ollie
From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)
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Appaloosa Luci
Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!
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Richard M. Bezzle
Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.
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Chef Al Denté
Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?
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Elbert Feinstein
A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.
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Olive Pitt
Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.
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Branch Forrester
Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.
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Ed Write
This guy bears an uncanny resemblance to the Guide Magazine editor—who also happens to draw Thumbuddies! (This is the Thumbuddy persona for Guide editor Randy Fishell.)
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Duncan Hooper
Spectacular slam-dunks frequently make him the center of attention.