: An eccentric boy with thick glasses and scarred ears, a result of his father’s past trauma-induced violence.
: The narrator and a talented storyteller who feels "invisible" to his parents after the death of his older brother. The Body (Penguin Readers: Level 5 Series)
: The most timid and immature of the group, who is often the target of his friends' jokes. Key Themes : An eccentric boy with thick glasses and
Driven by a mix of macabre curiosity and a desire to be "heroes" in their small town, the four boys embark on a 20-mile trek into the woods. Along the way, they face physical dangers—like a speeding train on a narrow bridge and a local gang of older bullies—but the real challenges are internal. The Four Friends The Body (Penguin Readers: Level 5 Series)