Adam Borba

A surprise-filled and unique coming-of-age story that is both whimsical and wonderful.

Outside Nowhere is a warm and whimsical story of a boy’s magical summer on an unusual farm in the Midwest. Parker had lost his mother, and it was just him and his father and their friend and father’s employer, Ms. Birdseye. A bright child, Parker has lost his way since his mother died, and his actions have become thoughtless and somewhat out of control. The adults in his life have tried nudging him in a more promising direction, but his costly prank at the recreation center swimming pool proves the need for stronger tactics, hence, the farm stay.

Parker’s voice is both precocious and witty, and the deadpan dialogue throughout the book had me laughing out loud. Readers of all ages will be surprised by what is revealed about the farm, and the scenes of discovery will delight everyone. However, there are lessons for Parker to learn, and there are moments when harsh reality shows its face.

I recommend OUTSIDE NOWHERE for middle-grade readers, and with its wit and charm, whimsy and magic, even reluctant readers will be tempted by this medium-length chapter book.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author or publisher through NetGalley and TBR and Beyond Book Tours.… (más)

I was up until 5 a.m reading Outside Nowhere! I fussed over writing a review of this book because I could not do it justice. Later in the morning, I started and the motel WiFi disconnected! I am now trying again, all of my review is gone. Tryng again.

Loving the book cover with cow flying over the farm house, I entered and won an Advance Copy from Little Brown YR. I now want to buy a finished copy for my grandson.

Parker Kenbrook,in the tale is eleven years, witty, quirky and funny like my grandson. It is time for summer vacation and he has been forced into a summer job as a junior lifeguard. Probably because even though he seems to be a polite boy, he has been on a prank pulling binge. Before he was to report to his job,very early in the morning, he poured a large quantity of Purple Madness Fruit Punch Mix and damage the pool to the tune of $3,000! I know that my grandson would never do that!

Parker is under the charge of Ms.Eleanor Birdseye and she has him on a train to an unusual farm. I thought it odd that Ms Birdseye was 77 and I am 76. Molly, the young girl who went to pick him up from the train depot told him that "Hope and Second Chances" to his question of what was being farmed there.

I adored this book and when I do that, I hug it. Magical Realism, brillant writting and bushels of inspiration are in this book. I firmly believe the author is a creative genius.… (más)