Eddie och Maxon Jaxon facts for kids
| Author | Viveca Sundvall |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
| Series | Eddie |
| Genre | children |
| Published | 1991 |
| Publisher | Rabén & Sjögren |
| Followed by | En barkbåt till Eddie (1992) |
Eddie och Maxon Jaxon is an exciting children's book written by Viveca Sundvall. It was first published in 1991. This book is the very first story in the popular Eddie series.
The Eddie series is a spin-off from the Mimmi series. This means it's a new story collection that takes place in the same fictional universe. Think of it like a TV show getting a new show about one of its characters. In this book, you'll even meet characters from the Mimmi series, like Mimmi and Anders.
In 1992, Eddie och Maxon Jaxon won a special award called the Nils Holgersson Plaque. This award is given to the best Swedish children's and youth book of the year. It shows how much people loved this story!
What Happens in the Book?
Eddie's Big Worries
The story is about a boy named Eddie. Summer is ending, and soon it will be August. That means it's almost time for Eddie to start school. But Eddie is not excited about it at all. He doesn't want to go to school.
Eddie's Dream Job
Instead of school, Eddie dreams of having a real job. He thinks it would be much better. His favorite idea for a job is to be a camel-keeper. He imagines that being a camel-keeper would be very free and fun. School, to him, seems like it has too many rules.
Eddie's Famous Idols
Eddie has some very famous people he looks up to. These are his idols! He admires the famous football player Maradona. He also looks up to the pop music superstar Madonna. And, of course, he is a big fan of "Maxon Jaxon," who is actually the legendary singer and dancer Michael Jackson. These famous people inspire Eddie in his own life.
