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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!

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!

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"!

Amazing Grace

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

Nurse Payne

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

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.

Jim Nast

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

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.

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.

Mission Plane Jane

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

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!)

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.

Baby-Faith Nelson

This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!

Curly Q

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

Appaloosa Luci

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

Clementine Grove

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

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.

Branch Forrester

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

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!

Faith Hopenlove

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

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.

Hench Mann

The opposite of his caring and helpful twin brother, Handy Mann, this guy is always looking for a chance to do someone harm. He really needs to meet Jesus!

Gentle Yentel

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

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Jazzmyn Reed

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

Joy Singh

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

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!)

Jim Nast

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

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