The Bower Bird is the sequel to the critically acclaimed The Burying Beetle which was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for an outstanding first novel to a first-time writer of a book for young people.

Gussie lives in Cornwall and, like most twelve-year-olds, is quickly growing up. She is also 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.