What is the setting of book blubber?

"Blubber" by Judy Blume takes place in the fictional town of Millwood, New Jersey. The story primarily unfolds within Eleanor "Ellie" Kane's neighborhood and at Ridgeview Middle School, which Ellie and her friends attend. The setting plays an important role in the novel as it shapes the experiences, relationships, and events that impact the main characters and their journey through the themes of friendship, bullying, and self-awareness.