{"product_id":"the-parent-agency-isbn-9780062405449","title":"The Parent Agency","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Chocolate Touch \u003c\/em\u003ewith the classic appeal of Roald Dahl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is \u003cem\u003eBarry\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Parent Agency \u003c\/em\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“I wish I had better parents!” Barry said, a third time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Barry, this seems like a dream  come true. But choosing the perfect  parents isn’t quite that simple. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A good jumping-off point for chapter book readers who want to expand into full-length novels. Full of adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This best-selling British import is a hilarious, fast-paced read perfect for middle-graders who like their stories on the silly side.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888804294885,"sku":"NP9780062405449","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062405449.jpg?v=1730229863","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-parent-agency-isbn-9780062405449","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}