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thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Goonies revisited! What a great story filled with characters of strength and conviction who stand up for one another and meet their challenges head on. I’d take even a quarter of Gus’s strength and heroism against Bo, the bully and getting stuck in a cave. Rossi was the strong female lead all girls need to hear from. Matthew and Jessie were comic relief and deeper than I originally thought they would be. Great follow up novel!
hbeth21's review against another edition
5.0
This was on my 6th grade son’s summer reading list, so we decided to read it together. All three of my children (13, 11, 8) thoroughly enjoyed listening as I read to them. Each chapter is one hour of the 24 hours of adventure the characters have in this book, which made for a very good flow. It is told in the first person by the main protagonist Gus, who turns out to be quite a hero. Set in the Arizona desert, it made me somewhat nostalgic for my western roots, even though we read it in the cool of our air conditioned home
debyik's review against another edition
4.0
24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling is a middle-grade that takes you on an exciting adventure in Nowhere, Arizona. The story revolves around Gus and a group of kids from school who find themselves in an old mine and a series of unexpected and thrilling events that happen over the course of the night. Gus is being bullied and gets saved by Rossi, but she loses one of her precious possessions to the bully. Gus approaches Bo, the bully, who gives him a dangerous task in order to get it back. Gus must go into the old mine to get a piece of gold for Bo, who sends Matthew along with him to make sure he actually goes into the mine. As they approach the mine, they find Jessie, Gus’s friend, and Rossi who go with them to ensure he doesn’t get hurt. As they navigate the challenges of the mine, they discover the importance of friendship, courage, and the value of standing up for what's right. A blend of adventure, mystery, and coming-of-age themes makes it an engaging read for readers young and not so young.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is engaging, fun, and heartwarming. The writing style is easy to read and I love the humor. The characters are so believable, the world-building is spot on, and adds so much to the atmosphere. There is suspense, and a mystery to solve with rumors of treasure, wild animals, and dirt bike racing. I highly recommend 24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling.
4.5 stars!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is engaging, fun, and heartwarming. The writing style is easy to read and I love the humor. The characters are so believable, the world-building is spot on, and adds so much to the atmosphere. There is suspense, and a mystery to solve with rumors of treasure, wild animals, and dirt bike racing. I highly recommend 24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling.
4.5 stars!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Gus is tired of being a wimp. When Rossi, a Native dirt bike racer stands up for him against his bully, Bo, Bo steals her bike the day before the race. In order to get it back, Gus makes a deal: go into Dead Man's Cave, find a piece of gold, and give it to Bo. What's meant to be a solo adventure turns into an all-night escapade, complete with his previous best friend Jessie, who started hanging out with Spanish-speakers, Matthew, Bo's right-hand man to make sure Gus doesn't spray paint a rock, and Rossi herself. When the cave tumbles in on them, they must reckon with their pasts, dead bodies, and how they're expected to navigate the small town of Nowhere, Arizona.
Dusti Bowling is truly a creative author who knows just how to throw her characters into unexpected situations. With intrigue, mystery, and plenty of empathy, this story will absolutely grab your attention and make sure you come along for the ride. This was a good, fun book that I'd 100% recommend for summer reading.
Dusti Bowling is truly a creative author who knows just how to throw her characters into unexpected situations. With intrigue, mystery, and plenty of empathy, this story will absolutely grab your attention and make sure you come along for the ride. This was a good, fun book that I'd 100% recommend for summer reading.
ajwieringa's review against another edition
5.0
A great middle-grade read. The book tackles bulling, poverty, and friendship and is downright funny. I read this with my son and we were both laughing out-loud during various parts. I’m marking this as a read-aloud for my class next year.
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
4.0
Goonies revisited! What a great story filled with characters of strength and conviction who stand up for one another and meet their challenges head on. I’d take even a quarter of Gus’s strength and heroism against Bo, the bully and getting stuck in a cave. Rossi was the strong female lead all girls need to hear from. Matthew and Jessie were comic relief and deeper than I originally thought they would be. Great follow up novel!
carolynaugustyn's review against another edition
4.0
*3.5 stars*
This was partially a cover buy (I bought the book because of the cool cover) and partially because it's set in Arizona- which is surprisingly a hard thing to find, not many books are set here. This is a fun middle grade adventure story and a quick read. I liked being able to relate to certain aspects of the setting (descriptions of the crippling heat? yep, I know that life) and the Dead Frenchman mine of the story is clearly heavily inspired by the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Superstition Mountain area of the state (which is a cool local story and definitely deserves to be in more stories). I would have liked a little more of the story past the 24 hours the book spans but that's just a personal preference. Overall, a really good Arizona story with a fun and interesting adventure.
This was partially a cover buy (I bought the book because of the cool cover) and partially because it's set in Arizona- which is surprisingly a hard thing to find, not many books are set here. This is a fun middle grade adventure story and a quick read. I liked being able to relate to certain aspects of the setting (descriptions of the crippling heat? yep, I know that life) and the Dead Frenchman mine of the story is clearly heavily inspired by the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Superstition Mountain area of the state (which is a cool local story and definitely deserves to be in more stories). I would have liked a little more of the story past the 24 hours the book spans but that's just a personal preference. Overall, a really good Arizona story with a fun and interesting adventure.
embe94's review against another edition
4.0
A great adventure that also highlights some of the issues kids face while growing up. Goonies vibes! Sometimes it felt like the perspective was of an older kid, not a thirteen year old, but overall had very teen vibes!
aschepis's review against another edition
4.0
I was a bit skeptical that Dusti Bowling could follow up Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus with something near as compelling and entertaining, but 24 Hours in Nowhere definitely achieves that goal.
This book is a coming of age tale that touches on poverty, bullies, friendship, and racism towards Native Americans all wrapped up in a Goonies-esque adventure through an old, collapsed mine.
Honestly, I think this would make for a very fun movie.
This book is a coming of age tale that touches on poverty, bullies, friendship, and racism towards Native Americans all wrapped up in a Goonies-esque adventure through an old, collapsed mine.
Honestly, I think this would make for a very fun movie.