New York City

Charles Norstadt, his mother, and his two sisters live in an apartment in New York City. It is the family's permanent home.

Summer Vacation Home

The story takes place at the family's summer cottage, which is located in a small community on a peninsula on the Atlantic coast.

St. Matthews

Charles flunked the entry exam for St. Matthews Boarding School. He is determined to attend the school and learns that he will be accepted if he passes a second try at the exam.

Justin McLeod's House

Charles is tutored by Justin McLeod in preparation for his entry exam. McLeod lives high atop a hill that overlooks the cove.

McLeod's Barn

McLeod's estate includes a barn. McLeod keeps his horse, Richard, stabled in the barn.

The Harbor

The Harbor of the small community is the local hangout for the kids of the families that are staying...