Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good

Trickster Norse god turned school kid - the bestselling first book in the hilarious comics-style diary series for 7-11-year-olds

Illustrator: Louie Stowell

Binding: Paperback

Imprint: Walker Books

Book 1 of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide Series

Age 8+

Humorous Stories

THE FIRST BOOK IN THE HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED LOKI SERIES.

‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering’ – Mail on Sunday

‘You must read this’ – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny Vs Monkey

‘I am the god of tricksters. Well, I was until last Tuesday. Now I’m an eleven-year-old boy’

Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin for bad behaviour to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy.

Things he cannot do on Earth: reveal his awesome godly powers:

Things he MUST do on Earth if he wants to get back home: go to school, do good deeds, write a diary.

Watch out for the chaos!


There’s a whole world of Loki to read:
A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good
A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame
A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World
A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies
A Bad God’s Guide to Causing Chaos – THE BRAND-NEW BOOK COMING SOON! PRE-ORDER NOW!

Creators

Louie Stowell writes books about magic, gods and monsters (mostly). She has written carefully-researched books about space, ancient Egypt, politics and science but eventually lapsed into just making stuff up. She has written fiction for 8–12 (Nosy Crow and Walker Books US), but Loki: A Bad God's Guide series is her first as both author and illustrator, inspired by her research into Norse myths.

Reviews

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

I devoured this hilarious doodly diary by the immensely talented Louie Stowell. So funny and magnificently clever. Learned about Norse mythology too which was a bonus! Right up my street, I’d thoroughly recommend Loki for comedy lovers 8+. Out Feb 2022.

Jen Carney, Author of Accindental Diary of B.U.G.

I loved it! Fantastically fresh and funny. I can’t wait for more!

Andy Shepherd, Author of The Boy Grew Dragons

Forget Thor, it’s Louie who really brings the thunder with this book. Action-packed, smart and very, very funny.

Rob Biddulph, Author of Draw with Rob

This Loki is no wimpy kid, he’s an (anti)hero you’re going to LOVE!

Phil Earle, Author of When the Sky Falls

Awards

Books Are My Bag Readers Awards (2022) - Winner
FCBG Children’s Book Award (2023) - Winner
Childrens Literature Festival Book Awards (2023) - Winner
The Fantastic Book Awards (2023) - Winner
Sheffield Children’s Book Award (2023) - Winner
Indie Champions Award (2023) - Short-listed
The British Book Awards - Best Children’s Book (2023) - Short-listed
The Awesome Book Award (2022) - Short-listed
Leicester Libraries Best Book Award (2023) - Short-listed
King's School Chester School Book Award (2023) - Short-listed
Redbridge Children’s Book Award (2022) - Short-listed
Leeds Children’s Book Awards (2023) - Short-listed
Lambeth Phoenix Book Award (2023) - Long-listed
The British Science Fiction Association Award (2023) - Long-listed
Connecticut Nutmeg Children’s Book Award, Intermediate (2025) - 07
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