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Book cover of The tale of Ginger & Pickles
The tale of Ginger & PicklesAnita C. Nelson, Beatrix Potter, Sam ThiewesThe World of Beatrix Potter, book 15

Characters in The tale of Ginger & Pickles

9 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Ginger

    Ginger is a cat who co-owns a village shop with Pickles. She is one of the central figures dealing with the business's financial troubles.

  • Pickles

    Pickles is a terrier who co-owns a village shop with Ginger. He is one of the central figures dealing with the business's financial troubles.

Supporting characters

  • Sally Henny-penny

    A hen who is a customer at Ginger and Pickles' shop and is mentioned as one of the animals who buys on credit.

  • Mr. John Dormouse

    A dormouse who is a customer at Ginger and Pickles' shop and is mentioned as one of the animals who buys on credit.

  • Mr. Rat

    A rat who is a customer at Ginger and Pickles' shop and is mentioned as one of the animals who buys on credit.

  • Mr. Sly

    A fox who opens a competing shop after Ginger and Pickles close, offering goods for cash only.