Newport Beach, California

Newport Beach, California is where Zomorod and her family move to as the novel opens. There are only a few specific places described, but Zomorod immediately notices that Newport Beach is prettier than Compton. She describes it by saying there are no “stores with broken windows. There are trees everywhere and the city looks like it just came back from a visit to the beauty salon” (1).

Lincoln Junior High School

This is the school Zomorod attends in Newport Beach, California. The school seems typical for the time and place. Zomorod describes several specific places, such as where she has lunch and the location of her locker.

Girl Scout Camps

Zomorod attends two Girl Scout camps, and each is a welcome relief form the strict rules at home and from the daily struggles of her life. Zomorod, Rachel, and Carolyn share a tent at one of the...