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Dark Lord of Derkholm

Diana Wynne Jones

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Dark Lord of Derkholm

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

by Diana Wynne Jones   |  Ages 13+
Regular price Save up to 34%
Unit price
per
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.09  
Condition guide
ISBN: 9780064473361
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)

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?
 

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.

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