Character Analysis: Jon Prescott

            Jon Prescott is an old ship's carpenter who runs the village almshouse. He was previously thought to be crazy, but becomes a tremendous asset to the children in their quest to save Chapelvale. Jon has strength, in both mind and body, which allows his to be very helpful. Jon is significant because he is extremely important to finding clues to save the village of Chapelvale because he knows many things about the village.