The Magic City · Character
Max
A polite and loyal dog who trots beside the children through every strange city, hiding pineapple under guests' feet to spare their feelings.
supporting
Also known as the worthy Max
First appearance: ii deliverer or destroyer
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Max is the faithful companion who follows Philip and Lucy into the magic city, accepting whatever comes with quiet dignity and tactful good manners. When banquet fare proves disappointing, he discreetly conceals…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Real and Magic Guides
- Mythical and Villainous Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the parrot reveals the origin of the Hippogriff and the megat…
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- Lucy
friendship · positive
- Philip Haldane
friendship · positive
- Lucy
friendship · positive
- Philip Haldane
friendship · positive
- Lucy
friendship · positive
- Philip Haldane
friendship · positive
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