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Dark Lord of Derkholm

Diana Wynne Jones

Ages 10–16

Readers rate it 3.8 (73 on Hardcover)

336 pages · Released Aug 1, 2003

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Dark Lord of Derkholm is a whimsical fantasy adventure that celebrates creativity, family bonds, and standing up to exploitation. While there are some fantasy battles and moments of peril, the tone is generally light and humorous rather than dark. The story features a wonderfully diverse cast of characters—human and griffin children, magical beings—working together to outsmart a villain, with strong emphasis on kindness, cleverness, and courage.

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From the publisher

Can the Wizard Derk and his family of human and griffin children save the world from the depradations of the evil Mr Chesney? Can the Wizard Derk and his family of human and griffin children save the world from the depradations of the evil Mr Chesney?

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  • Fantasy fiction
  • Diverse Characters
  • A mix driven
  • Loveable Characters
  • Plot driven
  • funny
  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Adventure
  • Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Magic

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ISBN 9780575075368 · Indigo

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