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Book cover of The Banksia House Breakout
The Banksia House BreakoutJames Roxburgh

Characters in The Banksia House Breakout

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Ruth Morris

    An eighty-one-year-young woman mourning her loss of independence and missing her best friend, who embarks on a daring journey to say goodbye to her dying friend.

Supporting characters

  • Keith

    A renowned escape-artist and fellow resident of Banksia House who joins Ruth on her journey.

  • Beryl

    A formidable new friend of Ruth's from Banksia House who accompanies her on the trip of a lifetime.

  • Gladys

    Ruth's best friend who is dying in Brisbane, prompting Ruth's determined journey to say goodbye.

  • Michael

    Ruth's workaholic son who moves her into Banksia House.