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Dark Lord of Derkholm

by Diana Wynne Jones   |  Ages 13+
$8.90
Dark Lord of Derkholm
Dark Lord of Derkholm

High fantasy with humor upends staged escapades.

"Dark Lord of Derkholm" is a fantastic choice if you enjoy stories with a twist on the conventional. Diana Wynne Jones has a knack for blending humor with high fantasy, creating a narrative that's both engaging and refreshingly original. As you dive into the lives of her vibrant cast of characters, from wizards to dragons, you'll find this isn't just another quest tale – it's a clever take on the tropes you love, served with a side of satire that keeps the pages turning.

  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Dark Lord of Derkholm

by Diana Wynne Jones   |  Ages 13+
$8.90
ISBN: 9780064473361
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher: HarperTeen
Date of Publication: 2001-04-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure, Humor
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 17452 readers)

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Description

For forty years, Wizard Derk's world has been devastated by Mr. Chesney's Pilgrim Parties - packaged excursions for tourists from the next universe in search of adventure. When mild-mannered Derk is chosen to play the role of this year's Dark Lord, he is forced by the sinister Mr. Chesney to turn his bucolic country estate into a labyrinthine castle lit by baleful fires, manifest himself as a nine-foot-tall shadow with flaming red eyes, and lead his minions in a climactic battle against the Forces of Good. Can Derk find a way to put an end to the evil Mr. Chesney and his Pilgrim Parties - once and for all?
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Similar Reads

High fantasy with humor upends staged escapades.

"Dark Lord of Derkholm" is a fantastic choice if you enjoy stories with a twist on the conventional. Diana Wynne Jones has a knack for blending humor with high fantasy, creating a narrative that's both engaging and refreshingly original. As you dive into the lives of her vibrant cast of characters, from wizards to dragons, you'll find this isn't just another quest tale – it's a clever take on the tropes you love, served with a side of satire that keeps the pages turning.

  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.