- Jack Gantos: Jack is the author of this book and he liked to write books. He was not a bad kid he just needed some money to go to college and get an education. Jack was not a very good educational kid in high school and didn't get very good grades. He was offered something he couldn't turn down which was money for college.
- Hamilton: Boat Captain of the ship they sailed on the sell the hash. Hamilton was a hard headed person who would never change his mind on anything and was always mad at Jack. Hamilton is also a very smart guy and has done this trip many times. Hamilton liked to sleep on the boat and yell at jack for the things he did wrong.
- Rik: Waiting in NY for Hamilton and jack, Rik was in on the deal and wanted Jack to help with the delivery. Rik was then caught by the police and Rik gave up there names and ratted on them. He was a guy who would act tuff around his peers but when the cops get in the way he will rat anyone out right away.
Information about Jack Gantos
-Author of Hole in My Life
-Writes books for all ages
-He was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
-When he was 7 years of age his family moved to Barbados
-He went to Vermont College for writing school
-Author of Hole in My Life
-Writes books for all ages
-He was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
-When he was 7 years of age his family moved to Barbados
-He went to Vermont College for writing school