setting

The story takes place in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where Deenie lives. Deenie's house is small and full of life.
There are enough rooms for all the family members in the house.
The main character is usually in her room, where she can be by herself without interruptions.
The 3 places that are important in the story are:
* Deenie's house- the place that Deenie spends most of her time.
* Deenie's school - where she studies and meets her friends almost everyday of the week.
* The doctor's clinic - after she finds out that there's a problem with her back, she goes to see many doctors and spends a lot of her time in their clinics.