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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 7 hour read
24 Hours in Nowhere
In Nowhere, Arizona, a boy's quest for gold may be his only escape from a bully's grip.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,178 ratings
272 pages· 49,269 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In the harsh desert town of Nowhere, Arizona, 13-year-old Gus dreams of escape. Bullied by Bo Taylor, his life takes a turn when racer Rossi Scott sacrifices her dirt bike to save him. To repay her, Gus embarks on a perilous quest for gold in Dead Frenchman Mine, joined by friends Jessie, Matthew, and Rossi. As they face cave-ins and mountain lions, they discover that their adventure might be the key to a new future. Will they find the treasure they seek, or something even more valuable?
From the publisher
Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, America’s least livable town. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of escaping, life there is made even worse by bully Bo Taylor. When Bo tries to force Gus to eat a spiny cactus, Rossi Scott, one of the best racers in Nowhere, rescues him by relinquishing her prized dirt bike. Gus agrees to do anything to get it back–even if it means going into a deadly mine to hunt for gold. A gripping story about friendship, hope, and finding the power within ourselves.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 49,269
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 196913
Publication
- Published
- September 4, 2018
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781454929246
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