Old Gods New Tricks

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Trixie dos Santos is obsessed with trickster gods, so when the world is plunged into darkness, she knows who can bring back the light.

Loki, Maui and the Monkey King join her on the hugest adventure, but can Trixie keep these maverick saviours in line Shining a light on epic myths from cultures across the world, Old Gods New Tricks is at once a heart-racing and fascinating read.

Full of heart and humour, it has the potential to spark a lifelong interest in folklore and legends. Thiago's distinctive artwork brings these tricksy gods to life, creating a truly unique and unforgettable package.

'A little piece of mythological magic . . . a triumph.' - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out

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A little piece of mythological magic . . . a triumph * Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out *
A feast of tricksters wrapped up in a deliciously apocalyptic coating * Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good *
A full-on blaze through various world mythologies ... it's fair to say there is a little bit of the godlike about this * The Bookbag *
A beautiful collection . . . helping children to celebrate and respect the wonderful differences in the way different people see the world * BookTrust, praise for Thiago de Moraes *
An amusing and engaging illustrated timeslip adventure * Books for Keeps, praise for Thiago de Moraes *
Brilliantly funny * Books Up North, praise for Thiago de Moraes *

Author Bio

Thiago de Moraes spends most of his time in a tiny shed at the bottom of his garden, writing and illustrating books, comics and bits of old cardboard boxes. He enjoys telling all sorts of stories, from picture books to non-fiction. His highly illustrated Myth Atlas, a guide to myths and legends, has been translated into 18 languages.

Thiago has won the Sheffield Children's Book Award, been longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and twice nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. His comic Age of Stone is published in the weekly story comic, The Phoenix.


Thiago is 90% beard, dangerously fond of bacon and lives in England with his wife, children and a pet tortoise called Nibbles.