

wry, meticulous, warm-hearted, relentlessly competitive
Speaks in gentle assurances but delivers barbed micro-observations; uses frequent, precise compliments; ends ideas with a soft “for you” or “see?”
Sheki is the son of Lizzy and Mr. Hood; he is a nine-year-old boy who is cheerful and loves having fun and caring for plants. He has a good relationship with both parents—even though Mr. Hood doesn't quite know how to look after him properly, he does his best, while Lizzy tends to be overprotective at times.