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Five Children and It · Character
Father
The children's father, who is often away on business.
minor
First appearance: five children and it
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- Other
Character groups
- Core family and household
- Protagonist
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This is the story's dramatic climax because Cyril’s secret, early-morning negotiation with the Psammead repres…
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