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as the Mimmi series. Both Mimmi and Anders appear in the book. The book won the 1992

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in the category "Swedish children's and youth book of the year".

Plot

By August, Eddie will start school. He doesn't look forward to it. He would rather like to have a real job, like camel-keeper, because things aren't so free at school. His idols are

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and " Maxon Jaxon". His father is

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References

{{reflist 1991 children's books Rabén & Sjögren books Works by Viveca Lärn 1991 Swedish novels Recipients of the Nils Holgersson Plaque