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Farmer Fred Barnes: a man with an orange hair and beard with no mustache. He is the main character of the prank story and owns a dairy farm that produces milk for Blue Stilton cheese2.
Farmer Barnes’ father: a man who taught Fred how to drive the old tractor when he was a boy. He is not mentioned in the prank story, but only in the list of characters.
Farmer Barnes’ ducks: a group of ducks who live on the farm and swim in the pond. They are not given any names or personalities in the prank story.
Duchess: a cow who wears a straw hat and is the leader of the herd. She is very bossy and likes to give orders to the other animals. She is also very fond of Farmer Barnes and often licks his face. She is not the same character as Duchess the Cow from the real book.
Harold Horse: a horse who lives on the farm and helps Farmer Barnes with the plowing and the hay. He is very strong and loyal, but also very shy and timid. He is afraid of loud noises and strangers, and often hides behind the barn. He is not the same character as Harold the Horse from the real book.
Delilah: a calf who is the daughter of Duchess and the newest member of the farm. She is very sweet and adorable, and everyone loves her. She is also very curious and adventurous, and likes to follow Little Pig around.
Denby: a retired dog who used to help Farmer Barnes with the farm work, but now spends his days sleeping and dreaming. He is very old and wise, and sometimes gives advice to the other animals.
Cackle: a rooster who wakes up all the animals every morning with his loud crowing. He is very proud and arrogant, and thinks he is the most important animal on the farm. He often annoys the other animals with his boasting and teasing.
Mrs. Merchant: a woman who runs the local shop and sells Farmer Barnes’ milk and cheese. She is very friendly and helpful, and often chats with Farmer Barnes and the other customers. She also likes to gossip and spread rumors.
Annie Barnes: Farmer Barnes’ wife .She is not in the prank story, but only mentioned by Farmer Barnes and the other characters. She was very loving and caring, and everyone misses her very much.
Mrs. Speckles and Busy Hen: two hens who lay eggs for Farmer Barnes and the other animals. They are very different in personality and often compete with each other. Mrs. Speckles is humble and kind, but also jealous and competitive. Busy Hen is hardworking and diligent, but also proud and boastful.
Little Pig: the great nephew of Biggy Pig, a famous pig who won many prizes at the county fair. Little Pig is very curious and adventurous, and often gets into trouble. He likes to play with the other animals and learn new things.