Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Ruling the World
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What’s inside...
Loki, the Norse god of mischief, is still trapped in the body of an eleven-year-old boy on modern-day Earth. His latest diary records a disastrous quest to prove he can ‘rule the world’—or at least the school talent show—well enough to earn a return ticket to Asgard. With Thor as an irritating ‘big brother’, a magical diary that scores every deed, and Odin watching from on high, Loki discovers that leadership is harder than it looks. From botched popularity schemes to an out-of-control Midgard monster, the god of mischief keeps finding that every trick has a consequence. His growing friendships, grudging empathy, and hard-won humility once again stand between him and eternal banishment.
Character compass
Loki
Thor
Heimdall
Hyrrokkin
Discussion points
What qualities make a good leader in the story?
Which of Loki’s tricks backfired the most, and why?
How do the human friends influence Loki’s choices?
Why does admitting mistakes help solve problems?
Tip: Role play these questions
Invite children to keep their own ‘good deed’ tally for a week.
Role-play alternative solutions to Loki’s dilemmas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Leadership = responsibility
Explanation: Loki learns ruling others needs kindness and fairness.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to lead group projects by listening.
Example Lesson: Owning mistakes
Explanation: Apologising helps Loki fix chaos he caused.
Real-World Application: Shows kids the power of sincere apologies.
Example Lesson: Teamwork beats solo glory
Explanation: Friends’ combined skills save the day.
Real-World Application: Promotes cooperation in classroom activities.
Example Lesson: Growth mindset
Explanation: Diary scores improve with effort over time.
Real-World Application: Motivates perseverance in learning new skills.
