A boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl.
Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. Theyโre boring, theyโre too strict, and itโs their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better onesโand is whisked away to the Parent Agency, where kids get to pick out their perfect parents.
For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But as heโs about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isnโt as simple as it sounds...
The Parent Agency is the first childrenโs book by British author and comedian David Baddiel.
David Baddiel is a comedian, the host of numerous TV and radio shows, and the writer of four critically acclaimed novels. The Parent Agency is his first childrenโs book. David lives in London with his family. He hopes his own children wonโt be applying to the Parent Agency anytime soon.