The Parent Agency
David Baddiel, Jim Field
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
A brilliantly funny, gripping novel – and the bestselling hardback children’s debut of 2014 – from a born storyteller, The Parent Agency is an epic wish-fulfilment adventure for every child – and for the child in everyone.
Barry said, a third time, “I wish I had better parents!” And then suddenly the entire room started to shake… Barry Bennett hates being called Barry. In fact it’s number 2 on the list of things he blames his parents for, along with 1) ‘being boring’ and 3) ‘always being tired’. But there is a world, not far from this one, where parents don’t have children. That’s far too random for something so big and important. In this world, children are allowed to choose their parents. For Barry Bennett, this world seems like a dream come true. Only things turn out to be not quite that simple… Illustrated by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner, Jim Field.Reviews
This book can make you scared to turn the page like I was. My favourite character was Barry because of his adventure.I would recomend this book to people who like long books.
Lady Bunny Vampire 24.08.2024
So cool
Anonymous 12.08.2023
AWESOME
Inspector Trigger Postage-Stamp 25.07.2023
I thought it was interesting how every child got to choose the parents that were right for them it must of been exiting! I liked Barry the boy who went round lots of different parents and couldn't decide which ones he liked before his birthday! I would recommend it to people who like adventurous stories because this story is very adventurous!
Lady Peaches Squirrel 01.09.2022
It was a really good book about a boy trying to pick out new parents and he only has a couple of days to do it. Although it was a good book there was just one problem, for me you’d always know whats about to happen
Anonymous 14.08.2022
It is ok. If you have boring parents read this book.
Corporal Pablo Teabag 25.07.2022
This book was good because you could choose your favourite parents. My favourite character was Barry because he didn't like his first parents but liked them in the end. I would recommend it to a friend.
Earl Trigger Sudoku 31.08.2020
I loved it it was mysteryious and weird I would definently recomend it one of the best books ever
Count Gator Armadillo 20.08.2020
I like this book
Master Viktor Mittens 15.08.2020
very funny and lots of silly parents
Viscount Gator Frankfurter 08.08.2020
Great
Anonymous 18.07.2020
I loved this book so much because it was very interesting and funny. My favourite character was Barry and I would 100% recommend it.
Farmer Raptor Squirrel 06.07.2020
It was a very funny book about a boy that does not like his own family and he says that he wished he had better parents and then he wakes up and finds himself in a different world that kids choose there own parents .....
Judge Blueberry Ridiculous 06.07.2020
I loved it, it was very interesting
Anonymous 04.09.2019
I would reccomend it to people around 10 years old and my favourite parent in it was the couple who ran a football team and who were very energetic
Anonymous 10.08.2018
This book is a humorous novel, and I think that within the first couple of chapters I was gripped and loving it. I think that if you like funny books this is the one for you!
Anonymous 13.08.2017
This book is the best book ever!!
Anonymous 10.08.2016
I love this book because it has lots of random stuff in it. It has something for everyone : football, celebrities, video games, James Bond, big fancy houses and camping. It is a fab book too read.
Anonymous 20.07.2016
Wasn't as good as parent controller but still enjoyable.
Anonymous 16.07.2016
This book is very funny!!
Anonymous 02.03.2016
