Upstate New York

Upstate New York is the setting of the novel "Peeled" by Joan Bauer. It is the location of the town of Banesville.

Banesville

Banesville is a small, agrarian-based town in upstate New York, known for its apple products. It is the home of Hildy and her family, and the home of the old Ludlow House. Banesville becomes the target for the Midian company's plans to build an amusement park.

Banesville High School

Located in Banesville, New York, Banesville High School is the school which Hildy, Elizabeth, and her friends attend. The high school also boasts The Core, a student-run and produced newspaper.

Minska's Cafe

Minska's Cafe is located in Banesville, New York, and is a very warm and cozy place. It serves food and drink, and serves as the host for Hildy's new underground newspaper, The Peel. The cafe is owned and operated by Minska...