This funny and sad book is based on the true stories of the famous Swedish writer Ulf Stark, author of numerous books and plays for children.
The main character lives in a very ordinary family: his father is a dentist, and his mother is a housewife. He often gets into all sorts of trouble, plays pranks on his grandfather, persuades his mother to play Native Americans, or simply sends a firefly on a voyage on a homemade boat. Ulf Stark describes the relationship between the brothers with amazing subtlety and warmth, combining an adult and a childish perspective on life.