Loki A Bad God's Guide to Being Good

What do our readers think of Loki A Bad God's Guide to Being Good? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children mostly find the book very funny, especially the doodles, silly jokes and Loki's chaotic adventures at school. They also enjoy seeing Loki learn about friendship, teamwork and kindness while trying to become a better person.

What does the Pageticker team say about Loki A Bad God's Guide to Being Good?

Loki A Bad God's Guide to Being Good is a gloriously cheeky mix of Norse mythology, school chaos and doodle-filled diary comedy. Louie Stowell makes Loki's journey towards kindness surprisingly thoughtful, all wgukst the magical diary keeps the jokes and Loki's excuses coming. A terrific choice for 8-to 12-year-olds, especially fans of illustrated school stories.

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What is Loki A Bad God's Guide to Being Good about?

After one prank too many, Norse trickster god Loki is banished to Earth, trapped in the body of an eleven-year-old boy. Stripped of his powers, he must prove his moral improvement within a month or face eternal punishment. Armed with a magical diary that forces him to tell the truth, Loki navigates the challenges of school, friendships, and sibling rivalry with Thor, all while learning the true meaning of good and evil.

About the author

Louie Stowell is a UK author who loves writing funny stories full of magic and adventure. She is best known for the 'Loki: A Bad God’s Guide' series, where the Norse god Loki finds himself living as a child on Earth. Louie enjoys sharing her love of reading and imagination with young readers everywhere.

Discussion ideas around Loki A Bad God's Guide to Being Good

Good or bad?: Loki thinks he is good at being a god, even when he behaves badly. What do you think makes someone truly good: their intentions, their actions, or how they treat others?

The truth diary: How does the magical diary change the way Loki thinks about lying and telling the truth? Would you want a diary that corrected everything you wrote?

Being different: Loki finds human school life confusing because he sees the world differently from everyone else. When can seeing things differently be a strength, and when can it cause problems?

Sibling rivalry: Loki and Thor often clash, but their relationship is more complicated than simple dislike. What moments show rivalry, jealousy or loyalty between them?

Learning from mistakes: Loki does not become good all at once. Which experiences help him begin to understand friendship, kindness and responsibility?