Bert och Boysen facts for kids

Bert och Boysen (which means "Bert and the Boys" in Swedish) is a fun diary novel. It was written by Anders Jacobsson and Sören Olsson. The book was first published in 1996.

This story lets you peek into the life of Bert Ljung. It covers his adventures from August 27 to November 6. During this time, Bert is in the autumn term of 6th grade. He also turns 12 years old!

What Happens in Bert och Boysen?

This book follows Bert as he starts a new school year. He is now in 6th grade. Bert is one of the older students in his class.

Bert and the Becka Boysen

Bert's friends decide to form a special group. They call themselves the Becka Boysen. This group wants to be the coolest around. They try to be in charge of things. They are inspired by exciting movies.

Bert's Love Life and Friends

Bert is currently going out with Nadja. But Nadja seems more interested in playing her violin. Bert sometimes wonders if she prefers music over spending time with him.

He also gets curious about Rasmus. Rasmus is a boy Nadja plays music with. Bert wonders what they do together.

Family and Fun

Bert's grandmother meets a new man named Henry. This brings some new changes to the family. Also, the Ljung family's car breaks down.

Many chapters in the book end with short stories. These are called "Kobåj-Kurt" stories. They add extra fun to Bert's diary entries.