A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.
Bill Coward
Chunder
Ned Coward
Mick Dalton
Oggy
Mrs. Dalton
Jim Dalton
Danny
Bill Howgill
Big Man
Hargreaves
Tinker
Mr. Arkwright
Social worker
Mr. Dickson
Reporter
Mr. Lord
Camera shop assistant
Shepherd
Poacher
Farm hand
Shepherd
Secretary at Observer
Landlord
Clever Clogs
Policeman
Chicken
