Jamie

Jamie is a bright, open-minded young boy with a boundless sense of curiosity. Always willing to meet all sorts of characters, he encounters someone who will change him profoundly. With courage to spare, Jamie doesn't hesitate for a second to embark on a perilous journey to rescue the young girl when she is kidnapped by formidable ice giants.

The Young Girl

The Young Girl is the same age as Jamie and spends her time taunting him with silly games. She also has a special relationship with the Shaman and her dogs. But danger lurks over the horizon where the ice giants hatch their evil plans.

The People of the North

Impervious to the cold, the People of the North are swift and agile. Under the watchful eye of the High Priestess, they welcome the Shaman and her whimsical dogs back to their icy homeland.

The Puppets

It would be a mistake to think of the Wintuk puppets as inanimate objects.  Each one is a full-fledged character in its own right:

• The five dogs are friendly creatures, in spite of their impressive size. They are loyal to the Shaman and become good friends with Jamie and his companions.
• The four lampposts are all-knowing and all-seeing. They are sympathetic to Jamie's mission and guide the young boy in his magical quest.

The Shaman

The Shaman is our narrator and guide in the world of Wintuk. She lives in an imaginary city with her loyal dogs. Stories are whispered of her strange magic powers: She has magical powers and can predict the future! Like Jamie, this brave woman proves to be a true friend when she pulls all the stops to help her companions in need.

Wimpy

Wimpy is a timid young man so afraid of his own shadow that he seeks refuge in a trash can. But he is destined to discover his own courage.