LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
What a joy to renew acquaintance with the redoubtable Trixie de Santos, in this sequel to Old Gods, New Tricks, where she had delighted us by tricking the most infamous trickster gods into helping her to save the world. But as we know, she also unwittingly unleashed magic into the mortal realms, and she now finds herself in a very dangerously different world, one where you set off for school armed with sufficient snacks to get past the hungry troll lurking under a bridge that you have to cross.
She returns home late one day only to discover the news that her beloved Grandma has died, and they have to fly to Norway for the funeral. At her house they notice her treasured cauldron is missing and recklessly following some strange tracks leading into the forest brings Trixie to an encounter with the infamous Baba Yaga who, instead of eating her, reveals there was more to her Grandma’s cauldron than they ever suspected and that she must journey to the Land of the Dead to find it and prevent it falling into the wrong hands. But each culture has its own version of the Underworld, and her quest takes her from one to another as she also gradually gathers her trickster god friends to assist in her impossible mission.
Once again, we have an intoxicating mix of fascinating mythological and cultural detail ( with bonus explanatory notes about the new Underworld gods in the Appendix) with heady adventure and great humour in the characterisation and dialogue. There are also moments of great heart and pathos, as when she is reunited with her beloved pet ferret, killed in the last adventure. Stunningly effective illustrations are the icing on a deliciously satisfying cake! There are tantalising clues that some of the major gods may not take too kindly to being outwitted by a young girl and more peril and adventures are to come. Readers will undoubtedly be waiting with eager anticipation!
This is also a great read aloud to inspire a fascination with world mythology.
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Let Sleeping Gods Lie Synopsis
A hugely entertaining adventure with a heartfelt core, celebrating different cultures, courage and family bonds, from an award-winning author/illustrator.
Trixie dos Santos is obsessed with trickster gods, and she’s already had one epic adventure with a bunch of them in Old Gods New Tricks. Now, life is sort of back to normal, but not for long . . .
When her grandma’s magical cauldron goes missing, Trixie is thrust into the underworld – and the only friends she can call on for help are those tricksy gods, notoriously hard to keep in line. Will Trixie be able to keep these maverick saviours on their best behaviour?
Shining a light on epic myths from cultures across the world, Let Sleeping Gods Lie is at once a thrilling and fascinating read. Full of heart and humour, it has the potential to spark a lifelong interest in folklore and legends. Thiago's striking, distinctive artwork brings these incredible gods to life, creating a truly unique and unforgettable book.
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9781788453202 |
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1st August 2024 |
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Thiago de Moraes |
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Thiago De Moraes |
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David Fickling Books |
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Paperback |
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312 pages |
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Press Reviews
Thiago de Moraes Press Reviews
Praise for Old Gods New Tricks:
‘A little piece of mythological magic … a triumph’ - Maz Evans
‘A feast of tricksters wrapped up in a deliciously apocalyptic coating’ - Louie Stowell
‘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
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About Thiago de Moraes
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 weeklt 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.
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