Characters
- Winifred Beth (Winnie) Barringer - a tomboy about to start sixth grade, protagonist
- Paul and Helen Barringer - Winnie's parents
- The Garbers - The African-American family who move into Iggie's old house:
- Glen - The oldest boy, Winnie's age (sixth grade), who is mild-mannered and level-headed.
- Herbie - Younger boy, starting fifth grade, who is more dramatic, angry, and sarcastic.
- Tina - Youngest, eight years old.
- Dorothy Landon - Snooty neighbor who is most adamant about getting the Garbers out of the neighborhood.
- Clarice Landon - Mrs. Landon's prissy daughter, whom Winnie despises but eventually feels sorry for due to her mother.
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