Alaska

Alaska is the overall setting of the novel. It is in the extreme north and the weather is often brutal. In the previous novel of the series, Julie walked for miles over the tundra to reach the home of her father in Kangik. There are several specific settings described in the novel, and there are several others mentioned that do not actually appear to the reader. For example, Julie's father, Kapugen, travels from Kangik to Fairbanks by plane to get supplies.

Kangik

This is the main setting of the novel and most of the events take place in this village. There are only about 50 people remaining in Kangik. Julie's father and stepmother live in a home here, and the author describes several aspects of the house. For example, there are two doors to help lessen the amount of cold air that gets inside each time someone enters. The...