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. TheyтАЩre boring, theyтАЩre too strict, and itтАЩs their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better onesтАФand 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 heтАЩs about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isnтАЩt as simple as it sounds...
The Parent Agency is the first childrenтАЩs 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 childrenтАЩs book. David lives in London with his family. He hopes his own children wonтАЩt be applying to the Parent Agency anytime soon.