Forest
Forest is the sentient forest that surrounds Village and contains the paths that lead to a number of other settlements. The characters in the novel overwhelmingly interact with Forest as though it's a living, breathing…
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The Museum
The museum contains artifacts, such as Leader's red sled, that people bring with them from other settlements. It serves as a reminder of what else is out there in the world and in some…
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The Gaming Machine
Ramon's family's Gaming Machine—a slot machine that dispenses candy—serves several purposes throughout the novel. Matty's desire to have one for himself, as well as his jealousy of Ramon, casts the Gaming Machine as…
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