The Witches is the book about proper witches and the tale of a boy who encounters them. Luke Eveshim (unnamed narrator in the book, named in film), the main character (protagonist) and a boy who is transformed into a mouse by witches. Helga Eveshim (Grandmamma in the book, named in film), the second main character (deuteragonist) and Luke's grandma. Bruno Jenkins, the third main character (tritagonist) and a boy who is, along with Luke, transformed into a mouse Lag N Eva Ernst (named in film), the Grand High Witch, ruler of the witches and the main antagonist. Mrs. Jenkins, Bruno's mother.