Pet Shop

A curious, brave, and compassionate boy who loves animals. He senses something off about the pet shop’s backroom and takes the lead in rallying friends to uncover the truth. His quick thinking and determination drive the group’s efforts to protect their town and the alien pets.

Mike’s energetic and impulsive friend who keeps the group moving. He pushes for action and often bets on risky plans, adding humor and grit to the mission. His loyalty to Mike helps the kids stay committed to rescuing the pets.

The elderly owner of the pet shop who initially sells the place’s backroom secrets with a wry sense of humor. His decision hints at the lure of a quick payday, illustrating how temptation can threaten a town’s trust. He represents the everyday consequence of greed in the story.

The Yeagher family’s protective father, navigating the dangers of witness protection while trying to shield his family. He acts decisively under pressure and becomes a crucial ally in the kids’ fight against the alien plot and Marino’s threats.

A resourceful and caring mother who longs for normalcy but stands firm to safeguard her children. She supports the plan to protect the pets and resists the criminals’ intimidation. Her warmth grounds the family’s efforts to stay united under pressure.

The brave, quick-thinking daughter who becomes a central figure in the struggle. Targeted by the criminals for the alien-pet deal, she uses wit and courage to help free the pets and outsmart the Zimm’s. Her leadership helps rally the kids to action.

The teenage brother who balances worry with humor and becomes involved in the plan to outsmart the criminals. His actions contribute to the group’s ability to connect the dots between the town’s mystery and the alien plot.

The older sister who brings practicality and street-smarts to the group. She navigates the danger with determination and adds a layer of skepticism that helps keep plans grounded in reality.

An alien-associated character who helps the children understand and counter the Zimm’s schemes. Alexis uses alien tech to assist in freeing the kids and the pets, acting as a bridge between human and alien efforts.

One of the alien beings inhabiting the backroom who begins to reveal more about the interstellar rules and the pets' true nature. Curly is cunning and plays a key role in the pets’ rebellion against the Zimm’s.

Another alien creature involved in the pet trade, Babe participates in the backroom operations but becomes entangled in the kids’ efforts to stop the scheme. Babe’s antics provide comic relief while highlighting the pets’ intelligence.

A jailed criminal who schemes with his crew to exterminate witnesses who could expose him. His return to town escalates the danger, forcing the Yeaghers and the kids to act quickly to protect themselves and the pets.

The Yeagher family’s caseworker who poses as an uncle to relocate them. His deception sets the stakes higher as the family fights to regain trust and safety amid the alien intrusion.

A calculating new owner of the pet shop who pushes the alien investment for profit and treats the children as means to pay off debts. He embodies the story’s core greed and manipulation.

The partner to Mr. Zimm, sharing the same plan to commercialize the alien pets. Her cooperation helps tighten the grip on the town and raises the stakes for the kids’ resistance.