Loki A bad god's guide to taking the blame by Louie Stowell

Loki is a mighty god (of trickery), in the body of a puny mortal, sent to earth to learn how to be good - but he has to go to school! With his intellectual diary, in which he must record all his actions and the diary will provide a running tally of his point score, Loki makes many attempts to be good. Then he's accused of theft, of his brother's hammer no less - his brother is Thor, god of thunder and the sky. When no-one believes Loki that he didn't steal the hammer (including his own diary!), he sets out to discover who has framed him and make them pay! Or, make them tell the truth at least. Can a god of mischief and trickery become good? 

The second in Louie Stowell's hilarious series (Loki: A bad god's guide to being good), this light hearted novel is perfect for fans of Marvel (where movies have been dedicated to these characters) and the series by Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Not to be taken too seriously, there are still a few hidden morals about how to treat others and about being a good friend. Filled with illustrations throughout, the story is written evenly and the images assist with moving the story along. Told from the point of view of Loki, with the diary throwing in its perspective, readers will enjoy the silly fun that the author has infused throughout the story.

Themes: Humour, Fantasy, Comedy, School Life, Friendships, Families, Truth.

Melanie Pages