Jane

Anthea

Anthea and Jane are sisters who share a close, supportive bond, with Anthea often guiding the more timid Jane.

Robert

Jane and Robert are siblings who bicker occasionally but ultimately care for each other, with Jane often being more cautious than Robert.

Cyril

Cyril and Jane are siblings with a typical brother-sister dynamic, involving teasing and occasional disagreements.

The Phoenix

Jane is somewhat wary of the Phoenix at first but grows to appreciate its magical presence and gentle wisdom.

Burglar

The burglar is caught by Jane and the children, leading to a tense but ultimately comedic interaction where Jane shows surprising bravery.

The Phoenix

Jane is somewhat wary of the Phoenix at first but grows to appreciate its magical presence and gentle wisdom.

Robert

Jane and Robert are siblings who bicker occasionally but ultimately care for each other, with Jane often being more cautious than Robert.

Burglar

The burglar is caught by Jane and the children, leading to a tense but ultimately comedic interaction where Jane shows surprising bravery.

Cyril

Cyril and Jane are siblings with a typical brother-sister dynamic, involving teasing and occasional disagreements.

Anthea

Anthea and Jane are sisters who share a close, supportive bond, with Anthea often guiding the more timid Jane.

The Phoenix

Jane is somewhat wary of the Phoenix at first but grows to appreciate its magical presence and gentle wisdom.

Cyril

Cyril and Jane are siblings with a typical brother-sister dynamic, involving teasing and occasional disagreements.

The Phoenix and the Carpet

Part of the group that witnesses the hatching and flies on the carpet.

The Egg

Draws the expensive jack-in-the-box firework; feels guilty about it.

The Topless Tower

Impulsively wishes the carpet into the topless tower; later regrets the wish.

The Queen Cook

Worries the cook might be eaten; later gives a truthful but disbelieved explanation about the mud.

IV: Two Bazaars

Expresses dislike for the house without mother. Confronts Mrs. Biddle directly, calling her 'horrid'.

The Temple

Expresses desire to find the Phoenix; disagrees with others about where to go.

VI: Doing Good

Initially wants a break from adventures; later becomes interested in rescuing a traveller; threatens to scream at Robert's bone talk.

VII: Mews from Persia

Peeps through the keyhole and describes the cats as a 'giant kitty-cat'.

VIII: The Cats, the Cow, and the Burglar

Makes a mad comment about dream-cats, holds the cow by the tail.

IX: The Burglar's Bride

Emotionally attached to the burglar; proposes the sunny southern shore as a hiding place.

X: The Hole in the Carpet

Sings about Mother's return; falls through the carpet hole with Robert; lands on a rooftop in New Cross.

XI: The Beginning of the End

Worries about using all the Tatcho; participates in the carpet repair.

The End of the End

Bursts into tears when the Lamb disappears; later reveals to mother that the carpet was given to someone whose name began with P.