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The Parent Agency

By: David Baddiel
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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…

©2014 David Baddiel
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“Funny, sometimes moving, always engaging” Guardian

“I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I’ve read since I was born!” Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids

“Exciting and funny – I didn't want to put it down!” Daisy, 10, LoveReading4Kids

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This story was amazing and funny
I took off one star on story because the storyline was quite simple and short but that is probably because I am older (12) and I would recommend it to people age 6-11

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Absolutely brilliant. Great story. Perfect for 5 to 50 years. Great message, a special telling of the importance of counting our blessings. Told in fun way

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I loved this audio book. My friends recommended it to me and I was buzzing with exitement through it all.☺😊

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