{"product_id":"the-bower-bird-ebook","title":"The Bower Bird","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tender, wise and deeply moving novel about hope, courage and finding joy in the smallest moments — even when time is running out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Costa Children’s Award, this unforgettable sequel follows Gussie as she faces life with humour, resilience and an unbreakable spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bower Bird\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the story of Gussie, now twelve years old, who loves animals, photography and the wild beauty of the world around her. But Gussie is unlikely to grow up — she needs a heart and lung transplant, and the donor list is impossibly long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStill, Gussie refuses to wait quietly. She has ancestors to track down, wildlife to watch, and a life to live with as much joy and curiosity as she can muster. Her voice — sharp, funny, observant and full of wonder — reveals a world where beauty and fragility sit side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with delicacy, humour and emotional truth, this award‑winning novel is a celebration of resilience and the fierce brightness of a young girl determined to make every moment count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A novel of outstanding beauty… a rare and beautiful book of lasting quality… a voice that needs to be heard and read.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Costa Book Award Judges, 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Brilliant.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Mail on Sunday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Gussie has lived to see another day… Kelley captures so beautifully Gussie’s optimism and hope.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sue Baker, Publishing News\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Lyrical, funny, full of wisdom… Gussie is such a delight — bright, sharp and strong.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Helen Dunmore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully written, emotionally rich novel\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances humour, heartbreak and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful, unforgettable narrator\u003c\/strong\u003e whose voice shines with life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e in the everyday world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of major literary awards\u003c\/strong\u003e including the Costa Children’s Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Luath Press title\u003c\/strong\u003e praised for its beauty, truth and emotional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnn Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e is a photographer and prize‑winning poet who once nearly played cricket for Cornwall. She has published poetry collections, photographic works and an audio book of cat stories. She lives on the edge of a cliff in Cornwall with her husband and cats, where they have survived a flood, a landslip, a lightning strike and even the roof blowing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e — (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781909912496\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction \/ Literary Fiction \/ Contemporary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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