Jane

Cyril

Cyril and Jane are brother and sister, with Cyril often teasing Jane but also protecting her during their magical exploits.

Anthea

Anthea and Jane are sisters who share a close bond, with Anthea often acting as a maternal figure to the younger Jane.

Robert

Jane and Robert are siblings who often bicker but ultimately care for each other, with Jane sometimes seeking Robert's protection.

The Psammead

Jane is often nervous around the Psammead but develops a fondness for its grumpy yet helpful nature.

Old Nurse

Jane has a warm, childlike attachment to the Old Nurse, who cares for the children and provides comfort.

The Babylonian Queen

Jane is shy but fascinated by the Babylonian Queen, often observing her with wide-eyed wonder.

Cyril

Cyril and Jane are brother and sister, with Cyril often teasing Jane but also protecting her during their magical exploits.

Cyril

Cyril and Jane are brother and sister, with Cyril often teasing Jane but also protecting her during their magical exploits.

Robert

Jane and Robert are siblings who often bicker but ultimately care for each other, with Jane sometimes seeking Robert's protection.

Anthea

Anthea and Jane are sisters who share a close bond, with Anthea often acting as a maternal figure to the younger Jane.

Old Nurse

Jane has a warm, childlike attachment to the Old Nurse, who cares for the children and provides comfort.

The Babylonian Queen

Jane is shy but fascinated by the Babylonian Queen, often observing her with wide-eyed wonder.

The Story of the Amulet

One of the children who joins the quest for the amulet.

I: The Psammead

Jane loses her head when the shopkeeper is cross, but she is part of the group that rescues the Psammead.

II: The Half Amulet

Jane questions whether the amulet can talk, showing her growing belief in the magic despite the ordinary London setting.

III: The Past

Present during the conversation with the Amulet's voice and the visit to the learned gentleman.

The Fight in the Village

Jane holds up the Amulet to activate the escape, and later tries not to cry when stranded.

VI: The Way to Babylon

Initially frightened and refuses to use the charm again, but later agrees to go to Babylon after hearing about its culture from the learned gentleman. She decides to stay with the Babylonian woman instead of going to the palace.

VII: “The Deepest Dungeon Below the Castle Moat”

Missing; separated from the group with the Psammead after the guard's child was bitten.

VIII: The Queen in London

Jane describes her time in Babylon with the Queen and the Egyptian princess, and sews a bag for the Psammead.

Atlantis

Wants to see Egyptian cats; holds up the Amulet for the journey; remarks on the visitor's friendliness.

X: The Little Black Girl and Julius Caesar

Jane is anxious about further adventures but becomes excited when talking to Caesar, inadvertently revealing modern wonders.

XI: Before Pharaoh

Picks up the tie-clip; expresses fear of unknown places; sobs when imprisoned, wishing for queens and larks.

XII: The Sorry-Present and the Expelled Little Boy

Anxious about Old Nurse's death; urges the group to return home.

The Shipwreck on the Tin Islands

Expresses distress at the prospect of a year at sea, suggests going home, and later enjoys being a slave.

XIV: The Heart's Desire

Jane is frightened by the postman's knock and later speaks the Name of Power to consult the Amulet.