Review
'Brilliant' - THE MAIL ON SUNDAY '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 '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
Product Description
"The Bower Bird" 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.