Pepper Blossom

Pepper Blossom is the town where Frankie and her family lives. There are specific settings described in the town, such as Frankie's house which is next door to Mrs. Holmes' house, the school, and Robert's music store, Heartstrings. Frankie describes it as a small town where everyone sees what is going on, and Robert jokes about the “peppervine,” which is the town's version of the “grapevine.”

Maple County Junior High School

This is the school Frankie attends. The school seems typical of most junior high schools of this time period. She talks about having a nurse's station that consists only of a few supplies and a cot. She mentions the girls' bathroom, a hallway, the library, and some specific classrooms, but none are described in detail.

The Wallop House

This is where Frankie lives with her father and two brothers. The house is modest, but Frankie reveals...