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A Girl Named Zippy is a memoir by Haven Kimmel. This memoir describes the childhood of the author who grew up in the 1960s in the small town of Mooreland, Indiana. The title is taken from the author's nickname "Zippy" which her father gave her to describe her zipping around the house. ==Characters== ''The Jarvis Family'' Haven Kimmel "Zippy" Author and narrator of the book who is the youngest daughter in the Jarvis family. Mr. Jarvis Zippy's gun-toting father who enjoys gambling, and is a declared atheist whom Zippy follows everywhere. Mrs. Jarvis Zippy's mother who enjoys reading on the couch with a bag of potato chips. She is a devoted Christian. Mom Mary Zippy's Grandmother Melinda Zippy's older sister who convinces Zippy that she is adopted by gypsies. Daniel Zippy's only brother who is admired by Zippy and is a teenager when Zippy is born. ''Zippy's Friends'' Julie Zippy's best friend who lets Zippy do all her talking. Dana A friend of Zippy's who is neglected by her parents and moves away from Mooreland before Zippy has a chance to say goodbye. Andy Zippy's friend and good-looking neighbor. Characters from the town of Mooreland'' Edythe An elderly neighbor who Zippy thinks is out to get her. Petey Scroggs the neighborhood bully who holds Zippy's cat PeeDink captive in his basement. Reed Ball Neighbor who wants to poison the Jarvis' dogs, Kai and Tiger. Doc Owner of the grocery store who is married to Zippy's teacher whom she dislikes 〔A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「A Girl Named Zippy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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