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Dark Lord of Derkholm
by Diana Wynne Jones
ISBN: 0688160042
ISBN-13: 9780688160043
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Diana Wynne Jones’s hilarious fantasy tale of a world under siege by tourists, Mr. Chesney’s Pilgrim Parties, who come to do battle with the locals disguised as good and evil armies, is wildly funny and packed with realistic human emotion. Derk, a wizard considered to be a freak by the magical community for his many well-publicized failures, must take on the role of the Dark Lord. Havoc ensues as the household-consisting of talking griffins, flying pigs, man-eating flowers, and the like-prepares to take on the challenge, while the powers-that-be secretly plot to bring down the whole enterprise.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 1998
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Ages: 7 to 9
Pages: 352
Synopses
Derk, an unconventional wizard, and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating tours of their world arranged by the tyrannical Mr. Chesney.
Publisher's Notes
Mr. Chesney operates Pilgrim Parties, a "tour" group that takes paying participants into an outer realm where the inhabitants play frightening and foreboding roles. The time has come to end the staged madness ... but can it really be stopped? Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones serves up twists and turns, introduces Querida, Derk, Blade, and Shona and a remarkable cast of wizards, soldiers, kings, dragons, and griffins, and mixes In a lively dash of humor. With all the Ingredients of high fantasy, this unforgettable novel will delight fans old and new.
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Diana Wynne Jones
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Mylar over dustjacket. Binding is canted. No creases. If you choose standard shipping, it could take up to 14 BUSINESS days and in rare cases 21. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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DARK LORD OF DERKHOLM
Jones, Diana Wynne [Dust Wrapper art by Jos. A. Smith]
New York: Greenwillow Books [c.1998], 1998. Later [3rd] printing thus. "Summary: Derk, an unconventional wizard, and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating tours of their world arranged by the tyrannical Mr. Chesney". 345 pages. Lightly bumped VG copy further marred by pin pricks to the lower portion of the front board [and to the front panel of the Dust Wrapper] and a bump/short tears to the bottom edge of the front board; in otherwise VG+ Dust Wrapper [spine creasing] with pin pricks [mostly to the front panel], scratching to the upper portion of the rear panel, and a 1.5" lower corner tear and a 1/4" upper corner tear to the front panel.. Later Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. ( more information) Offered by Other Worlds Bookstore (United States)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
New York, New York: Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins Publishers, 1998. Hardcover. As New/As New. ISBN: 0-688-16004-2. ( more information) Offered by Adventures Underground (United States)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
New York: Greenwillow, 1998. V. ltly slanted, ltly compressed sp. Clean, tight, unmarked. Dj v. ltly rubbed, a few lt marks. Sm lt crease at top r. V. ltly bumped sp ends.. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/VG-NF. Octavo. Young Adult. ( more information) Offered by Seven Isles Books (United States)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Greenwillow, 1998. A nice 345 page reinforced trade edition fantasy fiction hard cover novel. With fine dust jacket. Derk, an unconventional wizard, and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating tours of their world arranged by the tyrannical Mr. Chesney. Very fine moroon color cover boards with moroon cloth at spine. Gold glit lettering on spine. One black remainder mark on bottom fly. Dust jacket also in fine condition. Retail price shown on back cover for $16.95.. Hard Cover. Very Fine/Fine. 9 1/4 h x 6 1/4w. ( more information) Offered by Warren's Books (United States)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
Good in Good dust jacket; 1998. Very lightly used, mild signs of handling - unmarked. Nice, used copy. DJ improved with new, clear mylar cover. ; Hardcover; Greenwillow Books; NY; Book Club Edition; 1.11 x 9.32 x 6.26 Inches; 345 pages ( more information) Offered by tuckerstomes (United States)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
New York: Greenwillow, 1998. Hard Cover. Book and jacket slightly worn. ( more information) Offered by Fantastic Planet Books (United States)
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Dark Lord Of Derkholm
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New York: Greenwillow Books, 1998. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. BROWN HALF-CLOTH COVER WITH LIGHT STAINING. INTERIOR PAGES STAMPED "DISCARD" AND HAVE LIGHT FINGERING TO MARGINS WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. ( more information) Offered by Mybooklocator (United States)
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DARK LORD OF DERKHOLM
Jones, Diana Wynne
N.Y.: Greenwillow Books, 1998. First edition, first printing. Near Fine in Fine DJ.. ISBN: 0-688-16004-2. First Edition. Hard Cover. Science Fiction. ( more information) Offered by Christine Kovach, Bookseller (United States)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
Greenwillow. Hardcover. 0688160042 ** Stated First Edition ** Dust Jacket has minor shelf wear. Book is clean and binding is tight. Fountain Street Books sends out orders Same day or Next day. . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Fountain Street Books (United States)
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The Dark Lord Of Derkholm
Jones Diana Wynne
New York: Greenwillow Books, 1998. Hardback, Book Fine in Fine Dust jacket as new.. ( more information) Offered by Cygnet Books (United Kingdom)
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Dark Lord of Derkholm
Jones, Diana Wynne
Greenwillow Books, 1998. Hardcover. New/Fine. New - This book has not been read and shows no obvious defects. It may have a remainder mark. Please note Dust Jacket has remains of Old Price Sticker on back.As part of our commitment to outstanding customer service, we want to make sure you are satisfied with your order. If you ever have a question or a concern, please contact us right away. Our goal is to provide you with a satisfying customer experience. ( more information) Offered by Young Pups Books (United States)
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DARK LORD OF DERKHOLM
Jones, Diana W
N.Y.: Greenwillow Books, 1998. First Thus. Octavo, fine in near fine dj. A clean tight bright book with no marks, tears or folds. 345 pp, black boards w/ gilt lettering on spine. Dj is orange-blk w/pictorial of hawk/horse. An unconventional wizard, and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating tours of their world arranged by the tyrannical Mr. Chesney.. ( more information) Offered by bookwitch (United States)
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Jones, Diana Wynne
New York: Greenwillow, 1998. 1st US edition, Fine in Fine DJ.. ISBN: 0688160042. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by Wrigley-Cross Books (United States)
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