In "A Darker Magic" by Michael Bedard, a young boy named Simon discovers a mysterious book in his grandfather's attic that leads him into a world of dark sorcery. As he delves deeper into its secrets, Simon uncovers hidden truths about his family’s past and the strong magic that courses through his lineage. Struggling with the responsibilities and dangers that come with such power, he must confront malevolent forces that threaten to unleash chaos. With the help of friends and a fierce determination, Simon fights to master his abilities and protect his loved ones from the dark magic that seeks to consume him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 184 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1997 by Stoddart Publishing, Canada .

Michael Bedard is one of the world's most popular and successful pop artists. His poster, then book, Sitting Ducks, have become phenomenal successes, both here and in the States. Selected as a World Book Day "Super Read" title - one of just two for the 3+ age group - Sitting Ducks has been reprinted many times and already sold over 50, 000 copies in the UK alone.