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Characters whose surnames (or only names) begin with D.

 

DA

 

Daff (aka Wordsworth Golden Daffodil) – Davy’s Jersey cow  in HUGO'S REWARD.

 

Dagg – A kind young trader from Fielding. His formality sometimes annoys Allyso. His wife is Mistra Bay.   CANDLE IRON.

 

Dairymaid - cow belonging to the Trelow Stud. THE SPRINGFORD BOOKS.

 

DaiShah – Jealous younger kinsman of ShuMar in SHADOWDANCERS.

 

Daisy – young waitress at Anna's Own.  ANNA'S OWN.

Daisy  – cow belonging to the Trelow Stud. THE SPRINGFORD BOOKS.

 

Dale Family

 

Amber Dale – Kerry's sister in RIVER, heroine of WINTER SPRING GARDEN, THE SUITCASE and ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND. Major character of ALL THE SEA BETWEEN. Red-haired and opinionated. Has a brother named Chris and an old pony called Cuddles. Appears in TIME OFF. Likes writing and acting. Has a crush on Dominic Grant, then forms a romantic friendship with Robin Herrick. Plays Sarah, the heroine, in the play All the Sea Between. Has a cow called Sally. Also appears in THE MAGICIAN'S BOX.

 

 

Charles Dale – William's son, father of May Ryan and her brother John Dale. WINTER-SPRING GARDEN

 

 

 

Chris Dale – teenaged brother of Amber and Kerry in DOWN RIVER. Major character in WINTER SPRING GARDEN, appears in ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND and ALL THE SEA BETWEEN. Has a girlfriend named Julia.

 

 

Heather Dale; Artistic mother of Chris, Amber and Kerry in DOWN RIVER, TIME OFF, WINTER SPRING GARDEN, THE SUITCASE, ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND and ALL THE SEA BETWEEN.

 

 

John Dale – May Ryan's brother. Father of Philip and Ray, who was Amber, Kery and Chris Dale's grandfather. WINTER-SPRING GARDEN

 

 

Kerry Dale – heroine of DOWN RIVER, Amber's sister in WINTER-SPRING GARDEN, THE SUITCASE. ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND and ALL THE SEA BETWEEN. Overshadowed by her sister Amber in DOWN RIVER, but becomes more confident later. Has a beloved pet called Dogg.

 

 

John (aka Johnny) Dale – Father of Kerry, Amber and Chris. Married to heather. Has a great aunt named May Ryan.

 

 

Mary Dale – wife of Matthew.

 

 

Matthew Dale – built the old house in 1850. Great uncle of May Ryan, married to Mary. WINTER-SPRING GARDEN

 

 

Philip Dale – son of John, brother of Ray, grandfather of Amber, Kerry and Chris. WINTER-SPRING GARDEN

 

 

Ray Dale – son of John, brother of Philip, great uncle of Amber, Kerry and Chris. WINTER-SPRING GARDEN

 

 

William Dale -  Brother of Matthew Dale, May Ryan's grandfather.

 

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Daley Family.

 

 

Bree Daley – heroine of LOOKING OUT FOR SAM. Agnostic girl who meets and falls for Sam Brown.

 

Caroline Daley – Bree Daley's stepmother. LOOKING OUT FOR SAM

 

Dad – Bree's dad.

 

Mum – Bree's mum.

 

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Lord Damon of the Eighth Castle – an Ankoorian lord. AMY AMARYLLIS.

 

 

Dan – community member at Sweetwater. SWEETWATER SURPRISE. Makes bricks.

 

 

Dan- child in Lisa’s class in LISA LEFTOVER. Best friends with Kaitlin.

 

 

Daniel – Jessica's sceptical elder brother in MONSTER BAIT.

 

 

Danielle – friend of Angie's in ROCKFALL. Angie would rather stay with her than go to Beachside with her mother, cousin, aunt and uncle.

 

 

Daniel's mother – offers a list at Marty's party in NIGHTLANDS.

 

 

Flora Daniels – cat lover. HER KINGDOM FOR A PONY.

 

 

 

Dapple  – a pony in SLATTERY'S HUT (RIDING HIGH)

 

Darcy Family

 

Lance Darcy – man attending the Saturday Sale in WELCOME TO THE WEIRDIE CLUB.

 

Mrs Darcy – Lance's wife. WELCOME TO THE WEIRDIE CLUB.

 

 

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Darren – Ex-boyfriend of Trina Garland. One of ten names listed by Deb Garland in KISSING COUSINS.

 

 

 

 

Mr Darwin – Debs' class teacher in DON'T LOOK IN THE MIRROR

 

 

 

Dave – lifesaver Sam knows.  LOOKING OUT FOR SAM.

Dave – Marie McClintock's brother in MIX AND MATCH.

 

 

 

David – walks Dog in DOG WENT FOR A WALK.

 

David – Boy who uses fitness trail in RIDE, ROLL AND RUN.

 

 

Uncle David – uncle of the Jordan children in DRUMMOND.

 

 

Mrs Davies – a teacher at the Jordan children's school in DRUMMOND.

 

 

Davin – Young Petterite man in NEW WORLD. Jame's elder brother.

 

 

'Old Jack' Davis – Ma Higgs' neighbour in KISSING COUSINS.

 

 

 

Davis Family.

 

Mr and Mrs Davis – Roscoe's cane-farmer parents in SANDSTORM IN A SLEEPING

 

Roscoe Davis– a year 3 pupil who attends school camp in SANDSTORM IN A SLEEPING BAG. Roscoe has a Way with Words and a highly individual imagination. He lives on a sugar farm on the Atherton Tablelands. He belongs to the Stinger team.

 

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Dawkinda – Beautiful and slightly older Valourn – first love of ShuMar in SHADOWDANCERS. Later prefers Fraeman.

 

 

 

Constable Dawkins - character in the play All the Sea Between.  Played by D. Johnstone. ALL THE SEA BETWEEN.

 

 

 

Day Family (See also LOVEDAY)

 

 

Amy Day – Earthly double of Amaryllis Loveday. Lives in Anchor Bay. Very good swimmer and story writer. Has a brother Craig and parents Jan and Mike. Has a pet dog – Reg. AMY AMARYLLIS. Mentioned in SHADOWDANCERS.

 

 

Craig Day – water-polo-playing brother of Amy Day. Earthly double of Crag Loveday, Pierre Freedman's cousin. AMY AMARYLLIS, SHADOWDANCERS.

 

 

Jan Day – mother of Craig and Amy. AMY AMARYLLIS.

 

 

Mike Day – father of Craig and Amy. AMY AMARYLLIS.

 

 

 

 

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Debbie – Duncan Graham's girlfriend in PERI.

 

 

De Courcey Family.

 

 

Camena de Courcey – Genius friend of Tell Clancy in TRINITY STREET. Suffers from migraines. Adopted child, both adoptive parents dead. Lives with her adopted sister Lindall and Lindall's husband, Justin.

 

 

Lindall de Courcey – maiden name of Camena's sister, Lindall. TRINITY STREET.

 

Mr de Courcey – Camena's deceased adopted father. TRINITY STREET.

 

 

Susan de Courcey – Camena's deceased adopted mother. TRINITY STREET.

 

 

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Deirdre – goes to school with Ceri Morgan in TERRIBLE TWINGE.

 

 

 

Delgado Family

 

 

Alfonse Delgado – Atonian man whose cousin  Magdelena was married briefly to John Parish. GOLDEN LODE.

 

Magdelena Delgado – maiden name of Magdelena Parish. GOLDEN LODE.

 

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Demi – friend of Alinda Cranberry in SUMMER AT DROUGHT PALACE.

 

 

Denizen of the Dark – dangerous monsters that live in Braveria. KNIGHTFALL and KNIGHT PROTECTOR.

 

 

 

Dennis Family

 

Donald Dennis – Bully in Jeremy Archer's Grade 4 class. Younger brother of Jarrod and Dumone. ONE WEIRD WEEK.

 

 

Dumone Dennis – elder (and slightly more socially responsible) sister of Jarrod and Donald. ONE WEIRD WEEK.

 

 

Gerald Dennis – ancestor of the Dennis family. Colleague of General Sir Hudson Spinks.  ONE WEIRD WEEK.

 

 

Jarrod Dennis- enemy of Justin Archer in FIVE EASY LESSONS, ONE WEIRD WEEK and THREE LOONY MONTHS.

 

 

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Miss Georgina Denton – teacher at the Springford Primary School. HER KINGDOM FOR A PONY.

 

 

Mrs Denton – Georgina Denton's mother.

 

 

 

 

Dylan Dermot – a cool boy in Halley's class. CHAT.

 

 

Derry Family

 

 

M'Ad Ashlin Derry – CD's mother. CD AND THE GIANT CAT

 

 

Y'Ad  Callista (CD) Derry – Heroine of CD AND THE GIANT CAT.

 

 

Sen'Cit Galway Derry – CD's grandfather in CD AND THE GIANT CAT.

 

 

M'Ad  Willan Derry – CD's father, Galway's son.  CD AND THE GIANT CAT.

 

 

Aunt Felina – her name might not be Derry.

 

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Desert Rose – the camel Juliana Case rides in HAIRY GEORGE.

 

 

 

Devlin Family

 

Jane Devlin – Paddy's daughter. Shows a calf in ROSINA AND THE SHOW.

 

 

Paddy Devlin – farmer. Father of Jane.  ROSINA AND THE SHOW, HER KINGDOM FOR A PONY.

 

 

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Chris Diamond – film actor mentioned by Aunt Jessica in HAIRY GEORGE.

 

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Diamond Family – (See also SHAWCROSS and SPELLMAN and GREEN)

 

 

 

Aberdeen Diamond. Married name of Aberdeen Shawcross in MIX AND MATCH and TRIPLE TREAT. Costume conservator.

 

 

Allirra Diamond – Little daughter of Aberdeen and Jasper in TRIPLE TREAT.

 

 

(Great Uncle) Edward Diamond (dec) – Jet mentions him and his wife in MIX AND MATCH.

 

 

Gentian Diamond – Sabrina's twin, sister of Jet and Jasper. She and her twin are collectively known as "The Diamond Duo".  MIX AND MATCH. In TRIPLE TREAT, Gentian is engaged to Alexander Stewart, and later marries .

 

 

Godfrey Diamond – runs the Ruby Motel in Hobart. Uncle of Jet and Jasper, Sabrina and Gentian. Tam's father.

 

 

 

(Great Aunt) Jane Diamond (dec) – Jet refers to her as 'the family historian' in MIX AND MATCH, commenting that every time he visits the graveyard he expects to find she's "sprouted a family tree".

 

 

Jasper Diamond -  Less flamboyant twin of Jet. Tam Spellman's cousin and partner in Diamond/Spellman Studios. Documentary maker who marries Aberdeen Shawcross.

GOLDEN LODE, MIX AND MATCH and TRIPLE TREAT.

 

 

Jet Diamond – Jasper's playboy yachtie twin. Engaged to Aberdeen Shawcross for a time. MIX AND MATCH and TRIPLE TREAT. Master of the yacht "Aphrodite".

 

 

(Great Aunt) Jewel Diamond (and her two husbands) (dec.)  Jet refers to her in MIX AND MATCH.

 

Krista Diamond – Godfrey's sister. Aunt to Jasper, Jet, Gentian and Sabrina and Tam. Runs the Emerald Motel in Adelaide.

 

 

Sabrina Diamond – Gentian's twin, sister of Jet and Jasper. She and her twin are collectively known as "The Diamond Duo".  MIX AND MATCH. In TRIPLE TREAT, Sabrina marries Karl Wolfe.

 

 

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Dianne – part-time assistant at Masquerade.  GOLDEN LODE

 

 

Dick – helps out at the Barns farm in the SPRINGFORD BOOKS.

 

 

 

Dickensons – friends of the late Ida Thomas in THREE MISSING DAYS.

 

 

 

Aunt Didi – aunt of the narrator of NIGHTLANDS. Simon (Simmo)'s mother.

 

 

 

Digger – Mr Hilton's sheepdog competing at the trials in HER KINGDOM FOR A PONY.

 

 

Jason Dilvitty – actor appearing in the play Cupid's Arrow in the Phoenix Theatre, bandinangi, in ONE WEIRD WEEK.

 

 

Mr Diver – teaches science at Clancy High. BOY DOWNUNDER.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Dixon – Member of the Springford cat club. Owns Mrs Tabby, Tib, Tub  and Tab. HER KINGDOM FOR A PONY.

 

 

Mr Dixon – the neighbour whom Dad, Phoebe and Tree befriend in THAT BOTHERSOME BANDICOOT.

 

 

DO

 

Doc – (aka Doctor Who) -  A sulphur-crested cockatoo belonging to Jasper Diamond. MIX AND MATCH.

 

 

 

Dave Docket – drives the Dunnyup bulldozer. DEFEND THE DUNNY.

 

Dog – hero of DOG WENT FOR A WALK.

 

Dog – original name of the Follow Dog. THE FOLLOW DOG.

 

 

Dog – the billygoat belonging to Annabelle's boyfriend in SOGGY DOGGY DOT COM.

 

 

Hermann D. Dog – Dalmation friend of Polly. POLLY'S PARTY.

 

 

Wizard Dogbone Chook-Feet – mentioned in the Court Report in THREE MISSING DAYS.

 

 

Dogg – low-slung pet dog of Kerry Dale in DOWN RIVER and ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND and WINTER SPRING GARDEN.

 

 

 

Dogster – the Hatfield family dog in MUNCH ON THAT..

 

 

Doll – Convict woman who befriends Anna in ANNA'S OWN.

 

 

Dolphin – 12 year old convict girl taken as a maid by the Casey Family in DOLPHIN. She grows up to be wealthy and respected.

 

 

Dommo - Name Robin Herrick gives Dominic Grant in ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND and ALL THE SEA BETWEEN.

 

 

Donkey.  The donkey character in MINI PIGS and SILLY ASS. 

 

 

Victor Donovan –albino child at school with Aurora. AURORA.

 

 

Mick Doolan – Irishman; friend of Jack Kelly. ANNA'S OWN.

 

 

Dora – Emmie's cow in EMMIE'S SOUP.

 

 

 

Dottie –  Motherly spaniel belonging to Jasper Diamond in MIX AND MATCH.

 

 

Lynette Douglas – founder of the cat club. Owns two Siamese cats, Custard and Tosca. HER KINGDOM FOR A PONY.

 

 

Dove Family

 

 

Anna Dove – eldest daughter of Michael and Emma Dove. Has a pet donkey. Sister to Arabella and Jessica. School friend of Amber Dale. Plays the role of Margaret in All the Sea Between.  THE MAGICIAN'S BOX, ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND, ALL THE SEA BETWEEN.

 

Arabella Dove – youngest daughter of Michael and Emma Dove. THE MAGICIAN'S BOX

 

Emma Dove – author wife of farmer Michael Dove. Mother of Anna, Jessica and Arabella. THE MAGICIAN'S BOX, ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND.

 

Jessica Dove – Heroine of THE MAGICIAN'S BOX. Middle daughter in the Dove family, clumsy but has some interesting experiences after she wins the magician's box at the local show. Defender of her calf, Emmadale Silverwood.

 

 

Matilda Kelly/Dove – Michael Dove's grandmother in THE MAGICIAN'S BOX.

 

Michael Dove – Farmer father of Jessica, Anna and Arabella Dove. Nick-named 'Dropsy Dove' as a child. Likes everything neat and normal. THE MAGICIAN'S BOX.

 

 

Auntie Lou – Michael Dove's aunt in THE MAGICIAN'S BOX.

 

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Mr Dowling – principal at the Jordan children's school in DRUMMOND.

 

Downsie – a boy who works at Apple Hill. ROSINA AND KATE.

 

 

Dozen – A dog belonging to Baker. SOGGY DOGGY DOT COM , CREATURE COTTAGE.

 

 

 

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Drake Family (1)

 

 

Drake – the butler at the Sutton household in ANNA'S OWN.

 

Mrs Drake – the housekeeper at the Sutton household in ANNA'S OWN.

 

 

Drake Family (2)

 

 

Angela Drake – Max's mum. HAIRY GEORGE.

 

Jessica – Max's aunt. May be called Drake as well. HAIRY GEORGE.

 

Max Drake – apple-loving hero of HAIRY GEORGE.

 

 

 

Drew, Chick and Scott – mouthy yachtsmen Jet Diamond knows in MIX AND MATCH.

 

 

 

Lady Hepzibah Drinkwater – wife of General Sir Hudson Spinks mentioned in ONE WEIRD WEEK..

 

 

 

Drummond Family

 

 

                        Drummond Bear – the bear-hero of DRUMMOND.

 

 

                        Jack Drummond – Sarah Drummond's uncle. DRUMMOND.

 

 

                        Sarah Drummond – maiden name of Sarah Askland. DRUMMOND.

 

 

 

 

Tara Drummond– looks after her cousin Munira's black pony, Pepper, in LOOKING AFTER PEPPER.

 

 

 

Dennys Dugald – reporter for the Daily Messenger in ONE WEIRD WEEK. Boyfriend of Celia Janus.

 

 

 

Duncan – (aka Cosmic Cobweb, Cranky Crabbyguts, Cobweb Copperhead, Clodhopping Cauliflower, Cranky Cobblestone )  chief ghost in THE GHOST COLLECTOR. Assists Melinda in her collection.

 

 

Dutch – Name Robin Herrick gives Helen Vanderlinde in ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND and ALL THE SEA BETWEEN.

 

 

 

Duttons

 

 

Fiona Dutton – ex-wife of John Dutton in FOOL'S GOLD.

 

 

John Dutton – Abigail Reed's fiancι in FOOL'S GOLD.

 

Joshua Dutton – son of John and Fiona. FOOL'S GOLD.

 

 

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