SPM Novel "Catch us If You Can" Setting

Using details from the novel you have studied,  describe the setting,  explain why you find the setting suitable for the novel. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

            Based on the novel “Catch Us If You Can” by Catherine MacPhail, the story tells of Rory and Granda’s escape adventure from their hometown (Scotland) until they reach Liverpool. They have been living together looking after each other and are not prepared to be separated. When they are placed in separate homes, that is, Rory is sent to Castle Street while Granda is sent to Rachnadar, they make their escape in order to be together.
                The story is set in the present time in a small town in Scotland. Rory and Granda live in a flat and Rory attend a nearby school. From here, they make their escape along country roads to a caravan site and then through small quiet towns like Forfar, the Dundee Train Station and Perth Train Station. They travel towards Lake District and finally end up in Liverpool. Along the way they are helped by strangers who take them along in their caravans. They travel by train and cars later on. The mood for the story changes from free and easy to suspense and fear and ends on a happy note.
                I find the setting suitable for the mood. As it is an escape adventure, the country roads and small towns are most suitable to avoid being recognized. Rory and Granda are happy and carefree in their own flat doing what they feel they should, taking care of each other. When they are placed in the homes, the mood changes to one of sadness and despair especially when Granda is slowly dying inside while Rory is bullied by Tess. At the caravan site and in the other places, Granda recovers and becomes his happy, normal self although he is exhausted at times. They enjoy their freedom and being together. Along the way they are given shelter and help by strangers.
                At the train station, there are some anxious moments when they are in danger of being recognized. The mood becomes light when Granda drives a car he hotwires, unsteadily along the roads. At the bus shelter in the cold night, Granda almost loses his life, the mood is full of anxiety and fear when Rory runs to get help. Then, they are taken to Liverpool and the story ends on a happy note. Rory and Granda are united with Jeff McIntosh, Rory’s father and his family.
                Based on the evidences above, I find the setting suitable for the mood of the story.