The Lin house

The Lin house is where Pacy, Lissy, Ki-Ki, Mom, and Dad live. Located in New Hartford, New York, the Lin house is a place of love and family. It is where the novel begins and ends with the celebrating of Chinese New Year. It is at the Lin house, in the backyard, that Mom keeps a garden where she and Pacy are digging when Pacy comes up with the idea for her book.

School

The school is located near the Lin house in New Hartford, New York. Pacy enjoys going to school, and is not really bothered by the fact that the only other Chinese student is her sister. This changes when Melody comes to school. Pacy is thrilled to have a friend who is from the same cultural background. It is at school that Pacy enters the science fair, the costume contest, and the book...