The Parent Agency

Zusatztext "A good jumping-off point for chapter book readers who want to expand into full-length novels. Full of adventure." Informationen zum Autor 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 children’s book. David lives in London with his family. He hopes his own children won’t be applying to the Parent Agency anytime soon. Klappentext “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. . . . Zusammenfassung 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. They’re boring! they’re too strict! and it’s their fault his name is Barry . So he makes a wish for better ones—and 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 he’s about to discover! choosing a new mom and dad isn’t as simple as it sounds… The Parent Agency is the first children’s book by British author and comedian David Baddiel! and it includes illustrations by Roald Dahl Funny Prize–winning artist Jim Field. ...

Product details

• Authors: David Baddiel, David/ Field Baddiel
• Assisted by: Jim Field (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2016
• EAN: 9780062405449
• ISBN: 978-0-06-240544-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Adoption, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Interactive Adventures, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce, first only;school;childrens;primary;twins;genre funny