Tower and Town, September 2025 (view the full edition)Thiago de Moraes - Old Gods New Tricks
Using her knowledge of mythology, Trixie summons trickster gods Exú, Loki, Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Maui, and Old Coyote, to help her steal electricity back. With pet ferret Lorgi by her side, she embarks on a thrilling quest filled with tricky bargains, fierce challenges, and cheeky divine personalities. It's a race to reclaim power for humanity. In her quest, Trixie calls on gods from world mythologies, encouraging readers to explore unfamiliar legends. Each chapter opens with a quote from a myth; the illustrations capture the essence of each god Trixie meets. Trixie herself is fearless, clever and ever resourceful: a super role model for young readers. Award-winning author and illustrator Thiago de Moraes has created a fast-paced, original and entertaining novel for readers aged 8-12. A very informative appendix offers more about trickster gods. Thiago de Moraes will be in the White Horse Bookshop at 2.30pm on Sunday 28 September. Mandy Pilgrim |
Trixie dos Santos, resourceful daughter of anthropologists, is about to be expelled from school, when the world suddenly loses all electricity: no lights, screens, generators, nothing. Realising that the old gods have stolen humanity's 'power', she decides to trap them at their own game.