Special 10th anniversary edition with bonus content

This special edition marks ten years of the brilliantly funny children's novel. 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...

New for 2024, a special 10th anniversary edition of the funny illustrated book for kids

About the Author

David Baddiel is an author and comedian. His children's novels The Parent Agency, The Person Controller and AniMalcolm have been runaway bestsellers and The Parent Agency was the winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9 to 13-year-olds at the inaugural Laugh Out Loud Awards. David's children's books have sold over 1 million copies.

Reviews

"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

Book Information
ISBN 9780008619466
Author David Baddiel
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 33mm