Mauri and the Little Big Brother

By Veera Salmi

Mauri from Pasila has two important tasks to complete: he wants to win the war against the nasty tummy bug and find himself a big brother. Mauri likes things that relate to space, and dreams of having his very ownchimpanzee—or alternatively a big brother. A chimp would be fun, and a big brother would come in handy when someone is being mean.

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About the author

Veera Salmi (b. 1976) is an acknowledged author who lives in Helsinki. She writes contemporary urban stories with a deep understanding of children’s world and imagination. She won the Kaarina Helakisa Prize in 2014 and was nominated for the Finlandia Junior in 2015 for her children’s novel. Her books have been adapted for film, television, theatre and radio, and translated into Danish, Estonian, Korean and Swedish.“If you have read Veera Salmi’s books, you know that it is no exaggeration to call her a child or youth whisperer. Salmi seems to have a very special skill in relating the experience of children and young people, their world and their use of language. She opens a door to this slightly hidden world to an adult reader who gets a sneak peek.” – Sanna Kangasniemi, Helsingin Sanomat newspaper