A chemist working at a newsstand to support the family, eventually losing patience with Josip’s lack of practical contribution.
An idealistic inventor who spends his time in the garage working on car patents that rarely sell, leading to financial strain. A chemist working at a newsstand to support
(How Dad Won Mom) is a beloved children's novel by Miro Gavran, first published in 1994. It is a staple of elementary school reading lists ( lektira ) in Croatia, known for its humorous and warm portrayal of complex family dynamics through the eyes of a child. Quick Summary & Characters It is a staple of elementary school reading
The story is narrated in the first person by , a ten-year-old boy living in Zagreb. The central conflict begins when his parents, Ana and Josip , separate after a major argument. Ana and Josip