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Twenty-four Hours

Margaret Mahy (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages191 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.25/5 (189)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Kidnapping

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Synopsis

When New Zealander Ellis returns to spend the summer before college at home, he runs into an old delinquent school chum. During the next twenty-four hours Ellis shaves his head, gets a tattoo, falls in love, and rescues a kidnapped baby.

Is Twenty-four Hours appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A coming-of-age adventure where a teen reconnects with an old friend and gets caught up in a wild day involving a kidnapped baby. Contains mild peril and a rescue situation but age-appropriate themes.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping.

Who'll love this

Readers will love the fast-paced adventure packed into one crazy day with unexpected twists and heroic moments.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyAdventureRealistic Fiction