Ann Kelley

The Bower Bird

Gussie is awaiting news of a heart transplant operation. When Gussie moves from the coast to a new house in town, she rebels, discovers her ancestors and an interest in photography, falls in love and has parent troubles; all whilst experiencing general adolescent angst and trying not to wait for what might never happen.

THE BOWER BIRD is the winner of the prestigious 2007 Costa Children’s Book Award.

“The author as artist evokes people and places with delicacy, humour and truth – a novel of outstanding beauty… The world of life and death, beauty and truth seen through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl – a rare and beautiful book of lasting quality – we felt that this is a voice that needs to be heard and read.” The 2007 Costa Book Award Judges

The Bower Bird
Ann Kelley
Luath Press
10+ years
200 pp
1 title
Proprietor: Luath Press
Rights Available: World English excl. UK