Houston Space Center

Mia and her parents visit the Houston space center at a time in their lives when they are living in their car. Their main reason for visiting the center is to enjoy the free air-conditioning. They buy a burger at the space center, but it is so expensive they can purchase only one to split between the three of them.

Calivista Motel in Anaheim, California

The majority of the action of the novel is set on the grounds of the Calivista Motel. Mia spends a good deal of time in the front office where she helps her parents out by checking customers in so that they can clean rooms. It is in the front office that Mia is attacked by the drunk guy. It is also in the front office that Mia is confronted by the girl whose jeans Mia started wearing after they were left...