Scoob's suitcase

Scoob's suitcase is a symbol of the recent quarrels he has been having with his father when the novel begins. When G'ma picks him up to go on a road trip in the RV, it is mentioned that he already has a packed suitcase because he and his father, James, had planned to go on vacation for Spring break. James canceled the trip because of Scoob's misbehavior at school.

G'ma's house

G'ma's house is a symbol of Scoob's childhood, which he is in the process of leaving behind as he moves into adolescence. Though he is excited to take the road trip with G'ma at the beginning of the novel, he is also saddened by the realization that he will never visit G'ma's house again since she has sold it. He reflects on the fond memories he had there, like playing cards with G'ma and...