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Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good

The No. 1 bestseller

Louie Stowell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:3rd Feb '22

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In this humorous tale, Loki, the trickster god, must learn about morality while navigating life as a human boy after being banished.

In Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, readers are introduced to the misadventures of Loki, the trickster god, who finds himself in an unusual predicament. After pushing the limits of his mischievous nature one too many times, he is banished to Earth, forced to live as an ordinary eleven-year-old boy. Stripped of his godly powers, Loki must navigate the complexities of human life while grappling with the concept of morality, which is entirely foreign to him.

As he attempts to adapt to his new reality, Loki documents his experiences in a magical and judgmental diary that reveals his inner thoughts and ongoing struggles. The diary serves as both a confessional and a source of humor, showcasing Loki’s confusion about the difference between good and evil. With each entry, it becomes clear that he has a long way to go in understanding trust, friendship, and the consequences of his actions.

Through witty observations and comical doodles, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good presents a charming narrative that blends humor with valuable life lessons. Readers will find themselves entertained by Loki's antics while also reflecting on the nature of morality and the challenges of growing up, even for a god. This engaging story promises to resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place or struggled to fit in.

This bad boy’s journey is a laugh-out-loud delight, packed with cartoons and footnotes, perfect for fans of The Wimpy Kid. * The Daily Mail *

outrageously funny […] Sharp wit, ethical dilemmas, sly mythological references and oodles of doodles are a recipe for pure reading pleasure.

* Guardian *
Often laugh-out-loud funny, this is an irreverent romp through practical moral philosophy, like Netflix’s The Good Place with more snarky cartoon snakes. * Observer *
Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering from Stowell. […] Presented as a diary, the cartoon-packed text will help reluctant readers while also giving a fun introduction to Norse mythology. -- Keeba Critchlow, Neil Armstrong and Hephzibah Anderson * Mail on Sunday *
not just bestselling and funny; its pithy cartooning didn’t insult anyone’s intelligence. -- Kitty Empire * Kitty Empire's Chapter Books of the Year, Observer *

  • Winner of Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2022 (UK)
  • Winner of FCBG Children’s Book Award 2023 (UK)
  • Winner of Childrens Literature Festival Book Awards 2023 (UK)
  • Winner of The Fantastic Book Awards 2023 (UK)
  • Winner of Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2023 (UK)

ISBN: 9781406399752

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 16mm

Weight: 218g

240 pages