Young Adult Fiction
The Bower Bird - Ann Kelley
- Publisher: Luath Press
- ISBN: 978 1 90522 279 7
- Publication Date: June 2007
- Format: pbk, 210 x 135 mm
- Extent: 256 pp
- Price: £9.99
- Rights available: World
Gussie is not dead yet. And there’s something she wants to say...
Continues the story of Gussie, a precocious young girl diagnosed with a rare heart condition. Despite this, she is determined to live life to the fullest, experiencing typical adolescent problems such as love and parent troubles. While never complaining, she offers a direct and honest insight about herself and the world around her, in a story, which is poignant, charming, and oddly optimistic.
The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Burying Beetle, The Bower Bird is a crossover novel—written from the point of view of a child, but will appeal to children and adults alike.
‘Gussie Stevens is a wonderful character, fragile but determined to be independent, funny, sharp, touching and immensely loveable. She’s the heart of this moving novel, and her voice makes it sing.’ Helen Dunmore
‘I’m pleased to be able to announce that Gussie… has lived to see another day… with Kelley capturing so beautifully Gussie’s optimism and hope.’
Sue Baker’s Personal Choice, Publishing News
Contact: Nele Andersch & Gavin MacDougall - andersch@referencepoint.de & gavin.macdougall@luath.co.uk