Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame

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

Children find the story very funny, especially the silly situations, energetic illustrations and Loki’s outrageous personality. They also enjoy the friendship themes and the way the book makes Norse mythology feel exciting and easy to explore.

What does the Pageticker team say about Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame?

Louie Stowell’s second Loki adventure is a gloriously chaotic diary packed with doodles, Norse mythology and a hero who is far too pleased with himself. Loki’s mystery is funny and fast-moving, while his struggles with blame, friendship and doing the right thing add plenty of heart beneath the jokes. Best suited to children who enjoy comic-style stories, mischievous characters and the occasional bit of toilet humour.

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What is Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame about?

Loki, the Norse god of mischief, is stuck on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. When Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, goes missing, everyone blames Loki. Determined to clear his name, he embarks on a quest to find the real thief, recover the hammer, and prove his innocence. Along the way, Loki faces challenges like Frost Giants, school troubles, and navigating friendships, all while recording his adventures in a hilariously illustrated diary.

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 Taking the Blame

Being blamed: Why do people find it so easy to blame Loki, and how might he feel about being judged by his past behaviour?

Friendship and jealousy: How do Loki’s feelings about Valerie’s other friendships affect the way he behaves, and what could he do differently?

Good intentions: Loki wants to prove that he can be good, but his methods are often troublesome. What matters more: what someone means to do or what actually happens?

Myths in a modern world: What is funny about placing Norse gods in schools, homes and other ordinary settings, and which mythological character would be most amusing as a classmate?