Jo Lalande

*Jo** is the main character in *Waiting for Anya*. He is a **young French shepherd boy** living in a village near the Pyrenees during World War II. Jo discovers that Jewish children are being hidden and helped to escape over the mountains to Spain, and he bravely becomes part of the rescue effort. Jo’s character is **kind, brave, and responsible**. At first he is **curious and innocent**, but as the story goes on, he becomes **more courageous and mature**. He is **compassionate** and willing to take risks to help others, even when it is dangerous. Jo’s family includes: * **His mother** * **His younger sister** * **His father**, who is a prisoner of war during World War II Because his father is away, Jo has to take on more responsibility at home.