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The Parent Agency


School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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No. of pages 384

Published: 2014

Great for age 9-13 years

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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 its 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 dont have children. Thats 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. A brilliantly funny, gripping novel from a born storyteller, The Parent Agency is an epic wish-fulfilment adventure for every child and for the child in everyone.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.

There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Jim Field is a lead driven, pencil pushing, 12 volt DC enhanced, 25 frames per second, illustrator and animator of 2 headed dogs and hands with 3 fingers, caffeine filled, commission loving, led zeppelin fan. amen. 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.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Lollies - Ages 9-13 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 9-13 Years category by the Lollies.

Lollies - Grades 3-7
The Lollies (The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards) is an annual children's book award that celebrates the funniest children's books, aiming to encourage a love of reading through humour. Launched by The Book Trust, the awards feature several categories that cater to different age groups, including: Lollies for Ages 6-8, Lollies for Ages 9-11, Lollies for Ages 12 and Up. The selection of nominated books typically involves recommendations from teachers, librarians, and booksellers. The nominations often include a mix of established and new authors, providing a platform for diverse voices in children's literature. One of the unique aspects of The Lollies is that children play an active role in the voting process. After reading the shortlisted titles, children vote for their favourite book in each category.

"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