Deer Life

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.

Reviews

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

It?s a bit Disney and a bit Dickens, and in the end, love conquers all.
– Winnipeg Free Press

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

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

There?s a sort of musical quality to Ron?s writing.
– ReadingMaria

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

Whimsical, absurd, and entertaining indeed!
– Brains, Books, and Brawn

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

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

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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.

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Details

Dimensions:

136 Pages
8.5in * 5.5in * 0.3in
170gr

Published:

September 16, 2017

City of Publication:

Toronto

Country of Publication:

CA

Publisher:

Dundurn Press

ISBN:

9781459738775

Book Subjects:

FICTION / Literary

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Language:

eng

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