Deer Life - Softcover

Sexsmith, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1459738772 ISBN 13: 9781459738775

Publisher: Dundurn, 2017

Synopsis

A wicked fairy tale of witchcraft, bullying, revenge, and a mysterious bowler hat. Includes Ron’s own whimsical illustrations.

Deryn Hedlight was not having a very good day and it was about to get much worse. He’d read stories of witches as a boy, but never believed for a second they were true. That is, until an unfortunate hunting accident turns his world upside down. What seemed like an honest mistake leads to an altogether unexpected transformation. But poor Deryn wasn’t the only wronged character tied up in these gloomy circumstances and sinister forces.

Deer Life tells the story of a kind-hearted boy from Hinthoven and his motheṟs undying love. Mostly though, it’s all about patience, friendship, and heroism where you least expect it.

About this title

Review:

Deer Life is a charming tale with a lot of heart. (Literary Treats)

It’s a bit Disney and a bit Dickens, and in the end, love conquers all. (Winnipeg Free Press)

Whimsical, absurd, and entertaining indeed! (Brains, Books, and Brawn)

Written in jaunty prose that Neil Gaiman, Erin Morgenstern and Audrey Niffenegger fans will admire. (NOW)

Full of mischief, magic, heroes, villains and the kind of lyricism you would expect to find from Sexsmith’s writing. (Lost in a Great Book)

Sexsmith’s novel has much the same effect as his music, conveying uncertainty with fearlessness and heart. (Publishers Weekly)

Simple, magical and entrancing (The Library of Pacific Tranquility)

A tale that will entertain, amuse, and, yes, even educate. No small accomplishment for a writer. (Penguin Eggs)

There’s a sort of musical quality to Ron’s writing. (ReadingMaria)

A brilliant fairy tale that begs to be read. (Lost in the Rain)

About the Author:

Ron Sexsmith is an internationally acclaimed, Juno Award–winning recording artist. He spends most of his time writing songs, touring, and making records. Deer Life was mostly written on the road, during long drives and in dressing rooms and hotel rooms. Ron lives in Perth County, Ontario.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dundurn
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1459738772
• ISBN 13: 9781459738775
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136