1993 novel by Jeanne Betancourt
My Name is Brain Brian (stylized as My name is Brain Brian) is a children's novel written by the author of the Pony Pals series, Jeanne Betancourt. First published in 1993, it is a contemporary story which focuses on studying and dyslexia.[1]
Characters
Toomey family
| Characters |
Description
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| Brian Toomey |
The main character, a dyslexic boy in sixth grade
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Sharon Center
Classmates
| Characters |
Description
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| Isabel Morris |
Main character
Nasty at first, later turned into good girl
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| "Jay" Jason Preston |
Nerd
Isabel's friend
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| Caroline Betty |
Quiet girl
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| Charlene |
Isabel's rival
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| Beth |
Isabel's rival
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| Mona |
Isabel's rival
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| Ann |
Ordinary classmate
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| Brad |
Ordinary classmate
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| Sasha |
Ordinary classmate
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| Karen Andrews |
Ordinary classmate
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| Kevin Abbot |
Ordinary classmate
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| Carlos |
Reader
Ordinary classmate
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| Maria |
Girl football player
Reader
Ordinary classmate
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| Tony |
Reader
Ordinary classmate
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| Zeth |
Ordinary classmateeee
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Bullies
| Characters |
Description
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| John Fedray |
Member of the "Jokers Club"
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| Richie |
Member of the "Jokers Club"
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| Mac |
Supporting character
Eight-grade biggest bully
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| Teddy |
Mac's right-hand man
Youngest bully
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| Steve |
Bully
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| Josh |
Newcomer bully
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Doctors
| Characters |
Description
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| Dr. Ruth Jenny |
Helps Brian overcome dyslexia
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| Dr. Penny Per |
Ordinary clinic doctor
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Plot
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