Los Angeles, California

The graphic novel takes place in the Los Angeles area. The story opens at the airport in Los Angeles. There are other scenes in the area, including images depicting the Lin family at Disneyland and other famous landmarks. Readers should recognize some of these places, making the story more believable. There are also images of normal scenes around town, such as a sports field and convenience store.

Mountain View Elementary School

Mountain View Elementary School is the school Feng-Li attends. The school seems to be typical for the time and place. There are scenes that take place in Feng-Li's classroom and outside the building. Feng-Li is highly uncomfortable here because of the language and cultural differences.

The Lin Home

The Lin family rents a home in an unnamed neighborhood in Los Angeles. The home is nice but modest. There are several scenes in this house, including...