The Von Hansen family is going on holiday. Mum, Dad, Alexander, Viktoria and Anton are at the airport on their way to check in. Grandma is also there to say goodbye. They have been queuing for a long time and there are lots of people. In a moment they will be on board the plane … but then Dad has to show his passport at the counter, and he realises he’s forgotten to renew it.

Dorte Roholte (1958) has written a large number of books for children and young people, as well as for adults. She made her debut in 1991 with the collection of short stories New Surroundings and has since published numerous books in various genres.