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Dark Lord: The Teenage Years

Dark Lord: The Teenage Years

Published in
2011
3.82
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Description

Thirteen-year-old schoolboy, Dirk Lloyd, has a dark secret - he is the earthly incarnation of a Dark Lord, supreme ruler of the Darklands. After a colossal battle, he is defeated and ends up in a supermarket car park in modern day England. Mistaken for an ordinary schoolboy and trapped in a puny body, Dirk must navigate life in a foster family, school, and with therapists, all while trying to regain his dignity, power, and lands. With the help of Christopher and Goth Girl, Sooz, he tries to cast a spell to return to his homeland, but complications ensue.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
288 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Entertaining and humorous plot
  • Unique twist on the fantasy genre
  • Relatable teenage characters
  • Themes of self-discovery and adaptation