Discover the Loki: A Bad God's Guide Series by Louie Stowell

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.

The first book in the Loki: A Bad God’s Guide series, Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, was published in 2022 and sets the tone for the whole series. Each book takes young readers through a wry, witty and very funny diary-style adventure packed with doodles and comic strips about the frustrated trickster god Loki who’s trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy.

Recommended for ages 9+, this series celebrates Norse mythology in a unique and fun way. Below, we listed all of the books in the series so you can see what they’re about! The fourth book, Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies, is out now!

Book #1: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good

After one trick too many, Loki is banished to live on Earth as a “normal” school boy. Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show moral improvement. As he records his lies THE TRUTH in his magical (judgemental) diary, it becomes clear Loki hasn’t a clue how to tell good from evil, trust from tricks, or friends from enemies.

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Book #2: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame

Loki might not have shown any moral improvement (yet) but Odin has given him another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard by keeping Earth safe from the threat of Frost Giants. But eleven-year-old Loki has more important things to worry about: Parents Evening. After a series of 1-star reviews from his teachers, Loki is jealous of the glowing adoration bestowed upon Thor and swears vengeance. So when Thor has a birthday party and his favourite hammer, Mjolnir, goes missing, everyone suspects Loki. To clear his name, Loki must find Thor’s hammer and find out who the real thief is…

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Book #3: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World

When Heimdall and Hyrrokkin abandon their “children” to go on holiday, Odin sends Baldur – Thor’s half brother and god of making Loki look bad – to babysit. As Baldur and Thor bond, Loki’s attempts to prove he’s good start getting a bit desperate. After the drama teacher casts him as the villain in the school play, Loki starts to wonder whether there’s any point in being good when everyone seems convinced of his villainy. That is until he discovers a rather unusual ring among the costumes and props. A ring that looks suspiciously like the cursed ring of Andvari, one that promises Loki the world if only he gives in to his deepest, darkest desires…

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Book #4: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies

Loki has made a fair few enemies during his time in Asgard. Too many to count and certainly too many to remember. When the elf, Vinir beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki hasn’t got a clue why. Sweet talking his way out of a fight by pointing out there’s little honour in duelling someone who can’t remember how they wronged you, and even less in picking on a child, Loki is returned safely to school. That is until Vinir shows up in child form, as resolute as ever about seeking that duel… and vengeance.