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. Theyre boring, theyre too strict, and its their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better onesand 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 hes about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isnt as simple as it soundsThe Parent Agency is the first childrens book by British author and comedian David Baddiel, and it includes illustrations by Roald Dahl Funny Prizewinning artist Jim Field.
?I wish I had better parents!? Barry said, a third time.
And then suddenly the entire room started Barry Bennett hates being named Barry. It's number 2 on the list of reasons he can't stand his parents, along with 1) they're boring and 6) they're REALLY, REALLY, REALLY strict.
Five days before his tenth birthday, Barry decides he's had enough. He makes a wish . . . and is transported to a world where parents don't just have children. Instead, kids get to choose their parents.
For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But choosing the perfect parents isn't quite that simple. . . .
