The Shack

The house Janey and her parents live in as the story opens. It's abandoned when they discover it.

San Joaquin Valley

Where the shack is located and where the Larkin family settles.

California

Where the San Joaquin Valley is located.

Texas

Where the Larkin family had lived before coming to California.

Fresno

Where the Romeros and Janey go to the fair.

Danger

The name of the dog on the Anderson farm.

Regular school

Any school set up for children who live permanently in an area.

Camp school

A school set up for children who are traveling with their families and who will likely leave the area as soon as the current harvest season is complete.

King Arthur

The name of the book Janey chooses from the library truck.

Weston Union High School

The location of the festival in which Janey is to participate.