Emily of New Moon · Character
Saucy Sal
Emily's beloved doll from her childhood in the house in the hollow.
minor
Also known as Sal, Father—and Mike—and Saucy Sal
First appearance: The House in the Hollow
Saucy Sal's tie to Emily Byrd Starr is one of the pressures that moves Emily of New Moon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Another of Emily's animal companions, mentioned alongside Mike.
Saucy Sal first appears in 0000 i the house in the hollow.
With Emily Byrd Starr (friendship): Saucy Sal is Emily's beloved pet cat, her constant companion and confidant in moments of loneliness. With Emily Byrd Starr (friendship): Saucy Sal is Emily's beloved pet cat, her constant companion and confidant in moments of loneliness.
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Character Web
19 connectionsA slice of how Saucy Sal sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- New Moon Household
- Extended Village and Family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
Saucy Sal is Emily's beloved pet cat, her constant companion and confidant in moments of… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Saucy Sal in The House in the HollowIn the story
Saucy Sal appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Saucy Sal in The House in the Hollow