Socrates Collection

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Willie Waylon

Willie's voice is deep but his music is always high on the country music charts!

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Jollie Ollie

From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Hench Mann

The opposite of his caring and helpful twin brother, Handy Mann, this guy is always looking for a chance to do someone harm. He really needs to meet Jesus!

Max Cutter

When the summer heat is on, Max gets moving with his self-made after-school job!

Louden Rood

This loudmouth's approach to communication speaks volumes about his personality.

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