Packed with doodles and cartoons, here is the diary of Loki as he’s trapped on earth as a petulant eleven-year-old—and even worse, annoying thunder god Thor is there, too.
After one prank too many, trickster god Loki has been banished to live as a kid on Earth. If he can show moral improvement within one month, he can return to Asgard. If he can’t? Eternity in a pit of angry snakes. Rude! To keep track of Loki’s progress, King Odin (a bossy poo-poo head) gives him this magical diary in which Loki is forced to confess the truth, even when that truth is as ugly as a naked mole rat. To make matters worse, Loki has to put up with an eleven-year-old Thor tagging along and making him look bad. Loki is not even allowed to use his awesome godly powers! As Loki suffers the misery of school lunch, discovers the magic of internet videos, and keeps watch for frost giant spies, will he finally learn to tell good from bad, trust from tricks, and friends from enemies? Louie Stowell’s witty text and hysterical drawings will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.
An absolute cracker of a children's book! A wonderful bright, vibrant and very, very, very funny introduction to Norse Myths but also brilliantly explored deep issues, such as the simple but beneficial mindset of Being Good, through someone who is often labelled Trouble Maker, like so many children may recognise such stereotype.The whole idea of using the book as a very literal narrative character not just a device is genius.The illustrations are wonderful and endearing and instantly connect even adults to that time of their childhood. Every character enhances the story and makes a brilliant addition to the essence of Loki's personality.I can totally see why this series is so popular with children today, and why they are clamouring for more even after Book 2 and 3! Yes a 4th is on its way.Highly recommend for anyone with primary school children with an interest in norse myths beyond Marvel.
Packed with doodles and cartoons, here is the diary of Loki as he’s trapped on earth as a petulant eleven-year-old—and even worse, annoying thunder god Thor is there, too.
An absolute cracker of a children's book! A wonderful bright, vibrant and very, very, very funny introduction to Norse Myths but also brilliantly explored deep issues, such as the simple but beneficial mindset of Being Good, through someone who is often labelled Trouble Maker, like so many children may recognise such stereotype.
The whole idea of using the book as a very literal narrative character not just a device is genius.
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