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Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good

Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good is the first book in a doodle-packed diary series, following the trickster god as an eleven-year-old schoolboy tasked with doing good deeds. Its comic-style diary format and bonus Norse-god facts and Thor story may suit readers who enjoy humorous illustrated fiction.

At a glance

First instalment in the A Bad God's Guide diary series.
Loki is banished to Earth as an eleven-year-old schoolboy and must earn his return by doing good deeds.
Listing describes the book as doodle-packed and includes bonus Loki-style facts about Norse gods and a short story from Thor.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£7.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The diary and comics-style presentation may appeal to readers who like illustrated, humorous fiction.
Bonus Norse-god facts and a Thor story add material beyond Loki's main narrative.
Customer feedback reports that the book is funny, readable and illustrated, with an engaging story.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Walker Books
Publication date	7 May 2026
Language	English
Print length	256 pages
ISBN-10	1529538203
ISBN-13	978-1529538205
Reading age	8 - 11 years, from customers

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions	12.8 x 2 x 19.6 cm
Weight listed	170 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes the intended audience as 8–12 in the title, while the age field says 8–11 years and identifies this as customer-derived. Treat these as different audience indicators rather than a guaranteed reading level.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for funny, illustrated diary fiction with a mythological twist.
Children interested in Loki, Thor and Norse gods.
Fans of comics-style books who may enjoy a short, illustrated chapter-book format.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a factual guide to Norse mythology rather than a comic fictional story.
Buyers looking for a later instalment rather than the series opener.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 1,186 ratings

5 stars80%80%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights humour, mischief, illustrations, readability and the story, with the supplied summary also describing a child finishing it quickly and enjoying the series. These reports fit the listing's illustrated diary format and comic premise, but do not establish that every reader will find the humour or reading level suitable. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star, with a smaller spread across lower star categories, so the overall reception is favourable but not unanimous.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the book as hilarious and fun, and praises its illustrations, story and readability.
The supplied summary reports enthusiasm for the wider series.

Frequently asked questions

What is this book about?

Loki, the trickster god, is sent to Earth as an eleven-year-old schoolboy and must do good deeds to earn his place back.

Is this the first book in the series?

Yes. The listing identifies it as the first book in the A Bad God's Guide diary series.

What bonus material is listed?

The listing mentions Loki-style facts about fellow Norse gods and a short story from Thor.

What age is it aimed at?

The title says 8–12-year-olds, while the reading-age field says 8–11 years and notes that this comes from customers. These are not identical age indications.