24 Hours in Nowhere
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 7 hour read

24 Hours in Nowhere

Written by Dusti Bowling

In Nowhere, Arizona, a boy's quest for gold may be his only escape from a bully's grip.

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272 pages· 49,269 words· Est. 7 hour read· 610L
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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.

Awards

Golden Kite Honor (2019)
At a glance
Format
Pages
272
Words
49,269
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
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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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