Locations
Once David is free, his plan is to live here Guerneville. It is where the family used to spend their summer vacations
The Russian River
The place David goes to when he runs away from the Catanzes. This is where he views James Bond
The Movie Theater
The place David goes to when he first runs away from his mother's house. This is where he meets Mark and has the police called for him.
The pizza bar
Who is Ms. Gold?
A social worker who is described as an "angel" by David
Who is Aunt Mary?
The head of the first foster home David is placed into.
The nickname for the Juvenile Center David is being taken to after being a part of the plan to burn down the school
The Hill
The elementary school David attends
Thomas Edison Elementary School
The city David is living in with his parents when the story begins in 1970.
Daly City
Who is Mark?
A man working at the pizza shop who calls the police for David.
Who is Roerva?
David's abusive mother who cuts him off after the trial, leaving him with unanswered questions.
Where it is decided whether or not David will be returned to his parents or stay in the foster care system
The Courthouse
Duinsmore Drive
Who is Carlos?
A shy boy who does not speak much English, whom David meets while living with Jody and Vera Jones.
Who is Stephen?
David's father, who sometimes stuck up for David, and does not try to contact him after the trial.
This is also the name of Dave's son later in the novel.
Who is Big Larry?
A foster child living with the Cantazes who goes to the movies with David and gets in trouble for riding down the street where David's mother lives.
The junior high school David attends
Parkside Junior high
The park David visits as a child with his family, and then later with the Catanzes
Junipero Sera Park
The store where David is set up to steal an airplane
Walgreens
Who is Joanne?
A foster parent who fights with her husband Michael, leading to their divorce and David being placed elsewhere.
Who is Larry Jr?
A foster child who dislikes and torments David
Where the Juvenile Detention Center is located
San Mateo
While living with Jody and Vera Jones, David attends this junior high school
Fernando Riviera
Who is Tony?
Lillian's son
Who is Lee?
An old friend of David's dad, whom David calls Uncle, who informs him that his dad no longer works at the fire station.
Who is Mr. Ziegler?
David's homeroom teacher who tells the class about David's situation.