Padre Island National Seashore

This is the place, specifically near Mile Marker 18, where Eddie Cavazos, “a park employee on sea turtle patrol,” found the stranded bottlenose dolphin named Alice who was subsequently moved to the Marine Lab in Corpus.

Loan Star Pawnshop

This pawnshop is owned and operated by Cecil Campbell, Eric’s dad.

Teepee Motel

The Teepee is a motel that has been partially torn down. The empty pool is still intact, and that is where Griff loves to skateboard and practice his tricks. Later, as the spot is overtaken by older hoodlums, it’s also the spot where Griff is beat up and has to be taken to the hospital.

Campbell's Home

A good deal of the action takes place in their two story suburban home. Each boy has their own room, and Justin's room is kept intact by Laura, his mother, because she has never given...