Bonham's involvement with youthful offenders in the Los Angeles area resulted in several other Dogtown novels, including Mystery of the Fat Cat, The Nitty Gritty, The Vagabundos, Cool Cat, Chief, and Hey, Big Spender! These novels all argue for more understanding from authorities and more recognition of young people as individuals. Since 1972 Bonham has also written mysteries and other types of young adult fiction.