Billy Plimpton.

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My name is Billy Plimpton. I tell the best jokes in town and when I'm older, I want to be a stand up comedian. But there's only one problem: I have a stammer.

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How can I find my voice when my voice won't let me speak?

Skyla Norkins

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My name is Skyla and I love to draw. I don't have many friends at school and my mum spends a lot of time in bed, so Billy and his jokes really cheer me up.

Chloe Plimpton

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My name is Chloe and I am Billy's little sister. I love unicorns and ponies. I go to dance and gymnastics and love to cheer people on with my poms poms. Billy is an OK big brother, I suppose. He can be annoying sometimes but he really makes me laugh.

Mr Osho

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My name is Mr Osho. I am a teacher at Bannerdale School and I love my job so much. I have a pug dog called Terence and I play the trumpet. I run a lunchtime club called Mr Osho's music lounge, where I play all of my favourite records.

Ellie

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My name is Ellie. I have red hair, which I used to hate, but now I love. I spend most of my time at my mum's house but I go and visit my dad too. I love my dad, but I'm not so keen on my stupid stepbrothers!

The Regulars

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We are Josh, Matthew and Alex and, with Billy, we are 'The Regulars' - the best (and only) jazz band Bannerdale has ever seen. We also love playing board games and making each other laugh.

William Blakemore

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My name is William and everyone thinks that I'm a bully. They don't know anything about me though. If they knew what my life was like they would think differently.

Granny Bread

My name is Granny Bread. I love my grand kids so much, especially when they visit me and make me laugh. My favourite animal is an octopus - I think they are wonderful!