Ethan15 Collection

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!

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

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"!

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!)

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Duncan Hooper

Spectacular slam-dunks frequently make him the center of attention.

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.

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

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.

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.

Clementine Grove

Clementine juggles school and church with her late-afternoon job at the family citrus orchard.

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Big Mean Eugene

So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

Clementine Grove

Clementine juggles school and church with her late-afternoon job at the family citrus orchard.

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

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.

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

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!)

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Louden Rood

This loudmouth's approach to communication speaks volumes about his personality.

Judge Prudence Law

A humorless but knowledgeable "legal eagle" who's always ready to hear the facts and rule fairly.

Max Cutter

When the summer heat is on, Max gets moving with his self-made after-school job!

Mild Bill Hickok

A descendant of the Old West's famous Wild Bill Hickok, Mild Bill is more the happy hippie type.

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