The Missing Chums · Character
Pete
A minor character who appears in the story.
minor
Also known as Peter, Pete
First appearance: i the three strangers
Pete's tie to Joe Hardy is one of the pressures that moves The Missing Chums—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A gang member who is cautious about staying too close to the cave and grumbles about the risk of discovery.
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With Joe Hardy (friendship): Pete is a friend and occasional ally in the boys' adventures. With Joe Hardy (friendship): Pete is a friend and occasional ally in the boys' adventures. With Joe Hardy (friendship): Pete is…
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See Pete in i the three strangersCharacter Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Pete sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Core Family & Suspects
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because it delivers the emotional peak of relief and triumph as Chet and Biff are…
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- Joe Hardy
friendship · positive
Pete is a friend and occasional ally in the boys' adventures. How this plays out →
- Joe Hardy
friendship · positive
Pete is a friend and occasional ally in the boys' adventures. How this plays out →
- Joe Hardy
friendship · positive
Pete is a friend and occasional ally in the boys' adventures. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Pete in i the three strangersIn the story
Pete appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Pete in i the three strangers