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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"!

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!

Amazing Grace

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

Appaloosa Luci

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

Adam Numbers

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

Curly Q

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

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.

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.

Jim Nast

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

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!)

Layton Doolittle

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

Amazing Grace

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

Appaloosa Luci

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

Baby-Faith Nelson

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

Booker Sayles

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

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Branch Forrester

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

Curly Q

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

Faith Hopenlove

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

Morning Mike

Late to bed and early to rise makes this morning radio announcer talk with half-closed eyes.

Olive Pitt

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

Nurse Payne

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

Pastor Wordsworth

Somehow, this pastor's sermons always end up pointing to Jesus—and that's a good thing!

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