Deer Life - by Ron Sexsmith (Paperback)

About the Book

"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 mother's undying love. Mostly though, it's all about patience, friendship, and heroism where you least expect it"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

A humorously dark fairy tale of witchcraft, bullying, revenge, and a mysterious bowler hat. Ron Sexsmith takes the visual way with words usually showcased in his award-winning music and brings it to this whimsical yet serious story about a boy who finds out what happens when you kill a dog that belongs to a witch.

Review Quotes

A brilliant fairy tale that begs to be read.

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

Deer Life is a charming tale with a lot of heart.

Full of mischief, magic, heroes, villains and the kind of lyricism you would expect to find from Sexsmith's writing.

It's a bit Disney and a bit Dickens, and in the end, love conquers all.

Sexsmith's novel has much the same effect as his music, conveying uncertainty with fearlessness and heart.

Simple, magical and entrancing

There's a sort of musical quality to Ron's writing.

Whimsical, absurd, and entertaining indeed!

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

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.