The Boiler Room

The boiler room is an old, dilapidated room covered in cobwebs that exists behind Max’s locker. Its walls are weak enough that Max is able to break through it to free himself. While the school does not seem to use it much, Max imagines it as a potential superhero hideout akin to the Batcave. However, the most important thing about the boiler room is its link to the ventilation system. This allows Max to sneak anywhere in the school without being seen. This is also the first place that Max contacts Erin and the two come up with a plan to defeat the burglars.

The Ventilation System

The ventilation system is the most important setting in the novel. This is because it allows Max to travel between every room in the school when it is unsafe to walk through the hallways. He uses it most...