num_pages: 517
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?
language: English
title: Dark Lord of Derkholm
titlecomplete: Dark Lord of Derkholm (Derkholm, #1)
characters: Eric Brooks, Derk, Elda, Mara, Lydda, Shona, Christopher "Kit" Rodriguez, Callette, Mr. Chesney, Querida, Don
genres: Magic, Fiction, Adventure, Young Adult Fantasy, Humor, Young Adult, High Fantasy, Childrens, Fantasy, Dragons
ratings_count: 16595
series: Derkholm
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
category: Children's Literature
publisher: HarperTeen