Thea

1. Vern

1.1. Friendly

1.1.1. Eager to show Thea about reading

1.1.2. Quick to befriend Gino's new friend

1.2. Intelligent

1.2.1. A reader

1.2.2. Introduces Thea to books

1.2.3. Shows Thea that books can take you on adventuers

2. Thea's Family

2.1. Loves her

2.2. Takes care of her

2.2.1. Provides shelter

2.2.2. Provides food

2.2.3. Protects her from harm

2.3. Welcomes her home with open arms

3. Gino

3.1. Protective

3.1.1. Saves Thea from chasing dog

3.1.2. Helps Thea see that she will be hungry out on the streets

3.2. Appreciates Thea's thirst for adventure

3.3. Happy to make a new friend

4. Thea is...

4.1. Adventurous

4.2. Loved by her family

4.3. Searching for excitement