Frank Baker
Pony's cousin, a responsible and reliable boy who serves as a foil to Pony's more impulsive nature.
Core Belief
"Responsibility and kindness are the most important qualities a person can possess."
Worldview
Frank sees the world as a place where hard work and integrity are rewarded. He believes in helping others and doing what is right, even when it is difficult.
Personality
Frank is dependable, kind, and well-respected. He takes responsibility seriously and is always willing to help others. He is a good influence on the younger boys and is trusted by their parents.
In Their Own Words
"And Jake put in, 'And fought bumblebees.'"
"And Frank put in, 'And took a shower-bath in the thunder-storm.'"
"And Jake said, 'And built a raft.'"
Other Characters from The Flight of Pony Baker: A Boy's Town Story
Frank 'Pony' Baker
The story's protagonist, a young boy with a penchant for adventure and a conflicted relationship with his overprotective mother and sometimes-strict father.
Mrs. Lucy Baker
Pony's mother, characterized by her overprotectiveness and anxieties, stemming from the loss of a previous child.
Jim Leonard
Pony's charismatic but unreliable friend, who often leads him into trouble with his outlandish schemes and exaggerated stories.
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