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Tad Willing

Quick with a joke and quick on his feet, Tad needles Jibby about his nose one minute and bolts for the brick house the next when the bees swarm.

supporting

Also known as Tad

First appearance: I: Oliver Parmenter Jones

As a supporting figure in Jibby Jones, Tad Willing is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

One of the Riverbank boys; initially skeptical of Jibby but impressed by his motorboat repair.
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Tad is one of the island boys in Jibby's circle, comfortable enough with him to tease that he'll go home and give his nose extra exercise. He's part of the chorus that watches Jibby's odd sniffing rituals with growing…

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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