Down Sterling Road

Down Sterling Road parses the anatomy of childhood with wisdom, wit and wonder; it’s one of the most charismatic books you’ll read all year.

A gripping, often funny tale of a boy coming to terms with his bewildering loss, by Canadian novelist and short story writer, Adrian Michael Kelly.

It's 1979, and just over three years since eleven-year-old Jacob McKnight's brother was killed.

His father, a hard-nosed Scot, has taken to long-distance running, pushing Jacob to go further and further down Sterling Road. But Jacob doesn't like running. Hates the hills especially - they bring on memories of his brother's broken body, his parents' shattered marriage.

He tries to make sense of things by filling in his Anatomy Colouring Book, sneaking into the local chocolate factory with his mates, befriending the abused dog across the way and, finally, by going the long haul with his dad.

About the Author
Adrian Michael Kelly is the author of the novel Down Sterling Road. His short fiction has appeared three times in Best Canadian Stories and in the Journey Prize Anthology. He grew up with his father in Campbellford, ON, and currently lives in Kingston