Who Let the Gods Out?

Maz Evans

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5 out 5

A bestselling, laugh-out-loud adventure series that will
make children fall in love with reading – and discover Greek
mythology along the way!

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG AWARDS When Elliot wishes upon a star, he doesn’t expect a constellation to crash into a dungheap on his family farm. The star is Virgo. She thinks she’s perfect. Elliot doesn’t. And together they release Thanatos, evil Daemon of Death … epic fail. They need the King of the Gods and his noble steed. Instead, they get a chubby Zeus and his high horse Pegasus. Are the Gods really ready to save the world? And is the world really ready for the Gods? Hilarious and heartfelt, Who Let the Gods Out? is the first book in a much-loved series for ages 8-12 For fans of Percy Jackson and Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good Great for both independent and reluctant readers: big laughs, no prior knowledge of Greek mythology needed, and 4 books to keep them going! There are more adventures waiting, including the Oh Maya Gods spin-off series Amazon Reader Reviews: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This book is amazing!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ’My 9-year-old loved it from the very first chapter, and we went straight on to the next book’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ’I rate this a fantastic 5 star book because of its heartfelt, adventurous and funny plot’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’My grandaughter loves this book and had to be read to every night before bed’ More praise for WHO LET THE GODS OUT: ’I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you’re all going to love them too.’ ROBIN STEVENS ‘One of the funniest new voices in children’s literature. The laughs come thick and fast’ DAVID SOLOMONS ‘Blistering humour, mortal danger and immortal heart’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE ‘Very, very funny’ PIERS TORDAY

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I thought this may be a little like Percy Jackson and had bought it for the library previously, so I decided to read it. I wanted to be able to recommend it to the pupils. I feel confident having read it that I can pitch the book to pupils who can handle sensitive storylines around family illness.
ridn77

This was a great read, and would be ideal for a class who are learning about Greek gods and mythology. It deals with some tricky subject matters, so I would be mindful of that when recommending this to some. I found this funny and would certainly read again!
asha247

Read this book whilst teaching the children about the Ancient Greeks. We giggled through lots of it and big smiles were often on the children's faces - a really enjoyable class read. We enjoyed it so much we looked for other Maz Evans books afterwards :)
hannmorri84

Funny yet complex read. Suitable for UKS2. Thoroughly enjoyable.
karmenlawson

Read this alongside the class while on placement and HAD to finish it after the end of term!! Super funny and unique way to portray the Greek gods. They’re a great way to get the class thinking about reading between the lines and looking for deeper meaning, while still having a good laugh! Fab representation for child carers and their unique outlook on life outside the classroom. I wish this book was recommended to me as a young carer.
ravioli

A fun story of the blurring between the modern world and the world of ancient Greek gods. An adventure story paced with humour and high jinks.
romans9825

A great story thank would link to ancient greek learning well. The main character's mum is poorly so a little warning due to your class circumstances.
mrsknightreads

A great modern twist on Greek Gods, combining humour, fantasy and true to life difficulties beautifully.
KB92

Fictional story about a boy called Elliot whose mum has dementia and he has to rely on the help of the Gods to help save the world from the evil god Thanatos and rescue his home from the greedy neighbour Patricia Porshley-Plum. It was a bit of a slow burner for me and not really my taste. My knowledge of mythology and gods perhaps didn’t help as these became fictional characters in a modern era - may suit some interests but wasn’t a personal favourite
sean23_e

Great book: funny, modern, fast paced with plenty of intertextual references. I really enjoyed this book and can see that the sequels will be just as good.
Lyndsay123

Great combination of modern fiction and Greek mythology.
Ms. Strachan

Loved it!
Miss Upton

An amazing, laugh out loud story full of excitement and adventure. My Year 5 class LOVED it and were so keen to read through this book.
Bholmes90

This (and the other three in the series) had my howling. So cleverly written - genius! I think children will enjoy, but adults can absolutely get on board with the hilarity of it. Makes for a fabulous read. I recommend this to so many people. Easy, light reading but still with an exciting story to keep you gripped. Maz Evans is a genius. I gave it 4 stars because there was a section with the Queen that I didn't particularly enjoy, but that was just me.
sandy_tm

Loved this book, met Maz who is extremely enthusiastic abut reading and it shows in this title.
chris24052

Was recommended this book by my headteacher and it didn’t disappoint! Very witty and humorous throughout, with real underlying raw themes of love, family and illness. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Srossolol

A lovely read, great to introduce or discuss the different Greek Gods. Quite a sad tale too dealing with issues around dementia and homelessness.
ClareH

Laugh out loud funny at moments! Rest of the series are on order, can't wait to get stuck in!
KatieLawton

A funny book which will appeal to children. Some grey humour.
Helenkk

This book was a lot of fun and would be suitable for a range of ages from upper KS2 to KS3. It's fast paced, well written and has lots of funny moments throughout to appeal to students and their teachers alike. The fairy on the phone was a particular favourite of mine: 'HELLO?' she yelled at the top of her lungs. 'I CAN'T TALK NOW I'M ON THE SHIP OF DEATH!' The portrayal of HRH Elizabeth II was also a lot of fun. I would definitely read the sequels to find out what happens to the characters and where their quest takes them next.
Mrs Bun