Books like 24 hours in nowhere by Dusti Bowling
In the desolate town of Nowhere, Arizona, thirteen‑year‑old Gus Clayton hopes to escape the limits of his hometown in pursuit of a college future. However, Bo Taylor, the town’s most formidable bully, disrupts his plans with relentless harassment. Tension rises as Gus struggles to assert himself amidst a community steeped in mining heritage and a sense of adventure that lies buried beneath the surface. Facing bullying and social pressures, Gus must rely on friendship and unexpected allies to confront the challenges that keep this quiet town isolated from the rest of the world.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dusti Bowling
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