<P> Cody Fry - Rufus's little brother . Rufus and Cody come from a poor Southern African - American family . </P> <P> Lawrence "Larry" Dunn - the school bully in Kenny and Rufus's class, until Byron teaches him a lesson for stealing Kenny's winter gloves . </P> <P> Mr. Robert - a dear friend of Grandma Sands . Mr. Robert started helping Grandma Sands out around the house after her husband died . It's hinted that Grandma Sands has a crush on Mr. Robert . </P> <P> Mrs. Davidson - is the religious next - door neighbor of the Watsons . Joey goes to church with Mrs. Davidson three times a week . Sometimes Wilona makes Kenny go to Sunday School with Joey . </P>

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