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. Theyāre boring, theyāre too strict, and itās their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better onesāand 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 heās about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isnāt as simple as it soundsā¦
The Parent Agency is the first childrenās book by British author and comedian David Baddiel.