24 Hours in Nowhere
24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling, published by Sterling Children’s Books in 2018, is an illustrated middle-grade novel that explores themes of friendship and resilience in a challenging environment. Set in the least livable town in the United States, Nowhere, Arizona, the story follows 13-year-old Gus as he navigates life under the shadow of the town’s bully, Bo Taylor. When an unexpected act of bravery leads Gus and his friends on a treasure hunt in Dead Frenchman Mine, they confront both physical dangers and the emotional struggles of their lives in Nowhere.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Gus, Rossi, and their friends bond over their shared experiences while searching for gold. The story delves into social themes such as poverty and bullying, providing a backdrop that highlights the characters’ determination to overcome their circumstances. With 260 pages of engaging storytelling, this edition invites young readers to reflect on their own potential and the power of friendship amidst adversity.
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“Reminiscent of Louis Sachar’s Holes with its quirky characters and unique desert setting, this is a middle-grade read that will easily transport readers somewhere special.” —School Library Journal (Starred review)
When you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make it anywhere?
Author Dusti Bowling (Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus) returns to the desert to create a gripping story about friendship, hope, and finding the power we all have within ourselves.
Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even worse by Bo Taylor, Nowhere’s biggest, baddest bully. When Bo tries to force Gus to eat a dangerously spiny cactus, Rossi Scott, one of the best racers in Nowhere, comes to his rescue–but in return she has to give Bo her prized dirt bike. Determined to buy it back, Gus agrees to go searching for gold in Dead Frenchman Mine, joined by his old friends Jessie Navarro and Matthew Dufort, and Rossi herself. As they hunt for treasure, narrowly surviving everything from cave-ins to mountain lions, they bond over shared stories of how hard life in Nowhere is–and they realize this adventure just may be their way out.
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