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Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Barry is not the most likeable of boys so if you do not care about a character you might not care to read on through a book which is really quite long, over pages. Some of the jokes were a little flat, I could not help feel that if the outcome had been less predictable, that it would have been a much more suspenseful and ultimately a more enjoyable read. There is the usual goo, snot, silliness and crazy situations, but you can't help feeling that you have read this sort of thing loads of times before. The message is a good one as we have all felt bad about thinking bad thoughts and getting the hump with our parents but I really was hoping for more. Although it does have some entertaining laugh out loud moments, I would not give this book more than 3 and a half stars. Want to tell the world about a book you've read? Barry Bennett feels the same way. He wishes he had new parents, and finds h Are you parents sooo boring? He wishes he had new parents, and finds himself transported to an a parallel universe, where an organization called The Parent Agency helps kids test drive and select the perfect parents for them. The thing is, picking parents out, even when you have an incredibly detailed list of demands? The Parent Agency is a fun book, with a premise all kids will appreciate: kids who want new parents. Barry meets parents who fit a certain mold, but they expect their children to fit into that mold, too — and who wants to do that? That whole unconditional love business comes into play, and gives Barry the wake-up call he needs. Oct 04, Pop Bop rated it liked it Shelves: reviewed. Barry is unhappy with his parents, they like his sisters best, they're dull, they don't cater to his desires. But, when he enters an alternate world in which kids get to try out new parents, and parents compete to earn a kid's favor, he learns some grass-isn't-always-greener lessons. That's pretty neat, and what early middle grade reader isn't going to be at least intrigued by the premise? The execution, though, was a little schizo. First off, Barry is a first class whinger, and if I were his parent I'd have a few complaints about him. In the first few chapters this gets to be a bit wearing. Just when you've had enough Barry, though, we go through the looking glass and the parent try-outs begin. Barry's first contact with the Parent Agency, which tries to place parents, is very funny and upbeat. Having all of the characters in this alternative world be versions of the characters we met in the previous real world is a clever and entertaining touch and the author does a lot with it. But then we follow Barry as he tries out a few new parents. Here the humor gets pretty heavy handed, as we mock various lifestyles, sporty, health conscious, wealthy, hippie, and so on , and I'm not sure how much off this rather sardonic humor will go over the reader's head. We wrap up with a mixed message sort of ending, and I'm not quite sure how much wiser Barry ends up being for the experience. That's what I mean by the book warming up and then cooling down again. So, it has its moments, and I appreciate what was being done here, but I just never got very enthusiastic about the reading experience. Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book. Jul 26, Valerie McEnroe rated it really liked it Shelves: family , middle-grade , great-britain , humor. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Had no idea what to expect and it turned out to be really entertaining with a great message to boot. Barry hates his name. It's too old-fashioned and he blames his parents. He blames them for a whole list of things. One of which is the lame birthday parties they come up with. Barry is about to turn He loves two things. James Bond and Lionel Messi. They can't even plan a James Bond themed party that is mildly fun. Barry storms off in protest and the ne I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Barry storms off in protest and the next thing he knows he's in an alternate London called Youngdon where couples compete to be chosen by kids to be their parents. He is whisked off to the Parent Agency to find himself a set of parents. The head of TPA gives him a five day package to try out five different sets of parents. First he asks for rich parents, then famous, then athletic, then pushovers, and lastly spoilers. Each set of parents have to plan a birthday party for him. None of them are quite the right fit, so you can pretty much figure out how it ends. My only comment relates to the very present British nuances in the book. Editors replaced British words with American words as much as possible in the American edition mum, lorry, football is changed to mom, truck, soccer , but certain things just couldn't be changed such as the daily tea and London setting. I wouldn't be surprised if Argentinian soccer player Lionel Messi also has limited fame with American middle graders. I both read and listened to the story and I have to say that I preferred the audiobook even though it's the British version. The author read his own book and he was absolutely fantastic. Sep 04, James Ward rated it it was amazing. I have finished this book now and it is as spectacular as it was since I started My summary of this book is Barry finds himself surrounded by couples wanting to take him home with them! Barry used his list of things he blamed his parents for to decide which parents he thought would be his perfect ones. This book is great because it is one of the first books that made me want to keep reading it and not stop until I'm finished. I really liked it and can't wait to read more of David Baddiel books. The main character is Barry Bennet and he is a great character because his parents don't give him a lot of attention and don't let him play with his friends so he feels neglected. He has a list of things he blames his parents for and uses that to decide which parents will be his perfect ones I would recommend this book to people ages because I feel like this book is good enough for people to read as soon as they learn how to read until they grow too old. I really enjoyed this book and hope you do too. Barry hated his name, hated the way his parents were, they were boring, and they always too his twin sisters side on everything. He was 9 years old coming up to 10 and his parents wouldn't allow him to do things his friends were doing. After asking his parents for a James Bond party and getting the hump he goes to his room and strange things start happening. He arrives in the Parent Agency. This agency is run by kids and the kids can choose who they want to be their parents. A fantastic idea so Barry thought. But after trying out 5 sets of parents he still couldn't decide who he wanted to be his parents because although some things were good with the ones he had tested it wasn't all that brilliant for him. I was giggling like a school girl reading this. The names of the characters, their manourisms, place names it was all funny and great fun. Everytime I picked the book up for a five minute read I found myself still reading 45 minutes later. I was truly hooked. This is the first book I have read from David Baddiel as an author and I will definitely be looking out for more from him. View all 6 comments. Oh no!!! Why did I have to pick another author of kids' books who indulges in toilet talk and swear words??? It makes me positively ill. If the author left all that out, I would rate this book fantastic. The theme is fairly predictable and the parents Barry chose in the end was also predictable but his adventures trying out different parents was surprisingly mind-blowing. The near ending also was totally unexpected. There is a small expectation that you know about movie actors and James Bond chara Oh no!!! There is a small expectation that you know about movie actors and James Bond characters and someone called Lionel Messi who I've never heard of. I don't watch movies or TV so I'm in the dark on that one. But the idea of parents letting you swear your head off is sick. I know David gets a message across by showing that there's no satisfaction at all in doing it but seriously, the ideas Barry chooses to want to do are, in my opinion, really dumb. But the way in which family relationships with parents and siblings are resolved is really good. I'm afraid after this book though, I have no desire to read any more of David Baddiel's books because some content needs to be flushed down the The Parent Agency was a short fun read. I distinctly remember reading a German children's book with the same setup when I was growing up. That said, it was nicely done. Easy to read, fun characters and I bookmarked some pages for use in my English classes something on "Birdynoise" and "MeMeMeTube" as our topic next term will be "the Media". The people were caricatures and current trends The Parent Agency was a short fun read. Made me smile a few times. I also liked the pictures, they added to the narrative. The end was predictable but inevitable. So while it didn't blow me away, it was a good read. Younger readers will most definitely enjoy it. Readers also enjoyed. About David Baddiel. David Baddiel. David Lionel Baddiel is an English comedian, novelist and television presenter. Baddiel was born in New York, and moved to England when he was four months old. Baddiel became a cabaret stand-up comedian after leaving university and also wrote sketches and jokes for various radio series. His first television appearance came in a bit-part on one episode of the showbiz satire, Filthy, Rich and Catflap. In , he was introduced to Rob Newman, a comic impressionist, and the two became a writing partnership. They were subsequently paired up with the partnership of Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for a new topical comedy show for BBC Radio 1 called The Mary Whitehouse Experience, and its success led to a transfer to television, shooting Baddiel to fame. Baddiel has two children, both born in Westminster, London, with his girlfriend, Morwenna Banks. Other books in the series. The Blockbuster Baddiel Box 3 books. Books by David Baddiel. Related Articles. Want to encourage young readers to keep up their reading habits? Look no further than this year's buzziest YA and middle-grade graphic Read more Trivia About The Parent Agency. No trivia or quizzes yet. Quotes from The Parent Agency. Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Goodreads Librari [PDF] [EPUB] The Parent Agency Download

Well, actually, a lot more effort. So when frustration with his family leads him to misbehave and he's banished to his room, he is ready and willing for a change. Somehow, with the help of his heroes Bond and Messi, he's whisked away to a land where parents don't have children as a right, but have to beg, bribe or plead their way to a family, and he feels things are going his way at last. In this new and exciting world it's the children who get to choose, and he sets out with great enthusiasm to road-test a few couples for twenty-four hours to see if they're the people he wants to spend his life with. Oddly enough, as he moves from home to home, the same people keep turning up in the background, including a man and woman who seem vaguely familiar. Once the basic premise is established, there aren't many surprises in this story, nor is the outcome of his searching really in doubt. Even the children who run the Parent Agency, and who somehow look just like people he thinks he used to know, begin to find him a teensy bit too demanding. The pleasure of this story lies in the comic excesses of the parents he chooses, and their frantic, over-the-top efforts to persuade him to stay with them. He makes his choice of five pairs of candidates based on the fact that they are the exact opposite of his parents' worst shortcomings, and he soon finds himself surrounded by offers of wealth, fame and freedom. Readers will laugh out loud at the ridiculous situations he gets himself into, the eccentricity of the adults, and the abundance of smelliness, stickiness and general gloopiness. After all, if in doubt, throw in a bucket of sick or a cow-pat! There is, of course, a happy ending some readers may feel a happier one that Barry deserves and while the moral of the story is somewhat transparent, the energy and enthusiasm of the story-telling compensate to a large extent. It's funny and silly, and will, at the very least, while away a wet afternoon. If you like funny, try books by the other David — Walliams, that is. He has a wild and zany humour that appeals to young readers. For more from Badiel, try The Person Controller. Please share on: Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. Just send us an email and we'll put the best up on the site. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Show 0 comments. Sign up Already have an account? Update preferences. Comments Share your thoughts and debate the big issues. Already registered? Log in. Cancel Delete comment. Cancel Flag comment. Independent Premium comments 0 Independent Premium comments Open comments 0 open comments. Join the discussion. Join the discussion Create a commenting name to join the debate Submit. Reply Delete 0 0. Cancel Post. Forgotten your password? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to Independent Premium. View offers.

The Parent Agency by David Baddiel

The first few chapters were very fun to read but as the story progressed, it became kind of repetitive. Some of the puns were really really good whil So near yet so far!! Some of the puns were really really good while the others could've been a tad bit better. Had the author perfected such minuscule things, the book would've definitely come out very well. On the other hand, I really appreciate the authors creativity and imaginative prowess. I also loved the fact that the book ended with a moral. A very good one too :P So overall, it was a I would say. May 26, Amy-Jo Conant rated it liked it. In a world of sad, heavy, deep, sometimes disturbing adolescent books there's The Parent Agency, an ode to youth and its whimsy. This is a very good book. Because I'm an adult reading it I give it a three. I think that number will move up or down based on your preferences. If you don't enjoy whimsy or predictability then it will likely go down. If you like a bit of fun and silliness and lighthearted then it will go up. The basic plot: Disgruntled Barry is totally disgusted by his own tired, bori In a world of sad, heavy, deep, sometimes disturbing adolescent books there's The Parent Agency, an ode to youth and its whimsy. The basic plot: Disgruntled Barry is totally disgusted by his own tired, boring, strict parents any students relating to this yet? In total Wizard of Oz fashion, Barry gets to travel to a new Kid run land where you get to choose your parents. This isn't a book you read because you don't know how it's going to turn out but if you'd like to depart from books about struggles and strife and heartache you've found your escape. It's predictable but fun. Sometimes you just have to switch it up. A fun adventure complete with an ending worthy of any Dorothy I mean Barry. Enjoy, be kids! Jun 17, Hannah Belyea rated it it was ok. After complaining about his boring, poor and strict his parents are, Barry is brought to an agency that gives him five chances to find new parents before he turns ten, with onimous consequences awaiting him should he not choose before time runs out Baddiel will keep young readers entertained with his childish sense of humour, though the unlikeable characters and constant potty humour will drive off older audiences. Sep 09, 17barnettj rated it it was amazing. May 19, Sara Eames rated it really liked it. OK, firstly this is a kid's book - so there is no depth to it. But, if you want a quick, predictable, easy read with good characters and a totally predictable story-line, then you can't really go wrong with a kid's book. On the whole, this was an ok read - it was enjoyable at times and mildly amusing. I am sure many children will relate to Barry and will enjoy the story. Dec 25, Sophia rated it liked it. I liked the general idea behind this book and I liked the storyline. But the main character I really feel sorry for parents 4 and 5. He is really horrible! But I guess he might be written like that for a reason. I really liked the book, especially the twist at the end! Feb 06, Jon Nikrich rated it really liked it. Sincerely funny for both dad and son, which is what you want as a dad reading to your son. Apr 02, Maria rated it it was amazing. So funny. So much, we wished we had new ones, better ones. Usually this feeling goes away, and we feel bad for ever having thought such a thing What if it didn't have to be that way? Barry wished it was true. He wished it three times over and wished it so hard his room started to shake. Not the normal shake from a lorry passing by. This was different Oh god!!! They just talked to him. This was only the beginning, as Barry was whisked away to Youngdon, a city run by kids, for kids. No seriously, the adults seem to be there, but they are different. Barry cries out for help, and ALL of the parents rush to please him, beg him 'Let me be your parent!! Errr, something really was different. What was going on? Whew, it's all ok because Barry just spotted his best mates coming toward him. Finally something normal. Oh, well, not really. If Barry thought this was crazy, the next five days were going to be insane! Five sets of parents, five birthday parties, five days- Fives times what he's always wanted, right? Then why does he keep seeing a slightly familiar, slightly blurry couple following him to each house? What happens if he doesn't choose a new family? Why does everyone seem so familiar? What's a boy to do, when he's lost at The Parent Agency, not sure what he really wants? My Thoughts This is a fab little book! As an adult, I found myself chuckling at so many points and at the subtle jokes hidden in the story. I found it brilliant that the author made the world so similar and yet so different at the same time. The characters, story, plot and challenges were all great little stories in themselves. I found myself caught up in Barry's trials, trying to find better parents with a list that was set to be his downfall. I believe it would be goo for all ages, from the youngest reader to adult. Children will find it a great laugh, and may even believe they have something in common with Barry. Adults will find the whole premise of the story and the way it is told rather hilarious. I also love that the story as a whole makes a brilliant point and strives to teach a great lesson - Be careful what you wish for, it may not be exactly what you want. By the end of the story, Barry has learned a lot about life, expectations, parents and himself. All lessons that are great for children to learn, especially if they learn it from a good read and not from parents as we all know they listen and learn better when it is from anyone but parents! The pace and types of character are excellent, leaving no stone unturned. You get a true likeness of all types of people in our country and of their hilarious doubles. It is very tongue in cheek, but in a youthful sort of way. Barry comes to find that certain events in Youngdon actually happened in the real world i. Did he learn the lesson on his own? Was he dreaming? The void??? All of these things make the story very well-rounded and deep. The kind of story you'll revisit many times as you grow up. It is genuinely a great book to grab for all ages, especially for kids. Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift, for kids to delve into over the holidays, have a laugh and learn a bit. I would highly recommend it! You won't regret it. Maybe you'll even be able to sneak in a read, when the kids are done. It had a good concept and plot. Jun 11, Rosemary rated it liked it. Are you parents sooo boring? Are they too strict? Not wealthy enough to give you the lifestyle you want to become accustomed to? What would you do if you could pick your own parents: what would be on your wish list? Barry Bennett feels the same way. He wishes he had new parents, and finds h Are you parents sooo boring? He wishes he had new parents, and finds himself transported to an a parallel universe, where an organization called The Parent Agency helps kids test drive and select the perfect parents for them. The thing is, picking parents out, even when you have an incredibly detailed list of demands? The Parent Agency is a fun book, with a premise all kids will appreciate: kids who want new parents. Barry meets parents who fit a certain mold, but they expect their children to fit into that mold, too — and who wants to do that? That whole unconditional love business comes into play, and gives Barry the wake-up call he needs. Oct 04, Pop Bop rated it liked it Shelves: reviewed. Barry is unhappy with his parents, they like his sisters best, they're dull, they don't cater to his desires. But, when he enters an alternate world in which kids get to try out new parents, and parents compete to earn a kid's favor, he learns some grass-isn't-always-greener lessons. That's pretty neat, and what early middle grade reader isn't going to be at least intrigued by the premise? The execution, though, was a little schizo. First off, Barry is a first class whinger, and if I were his parent I'd have a few complaints about him. In the first few chapters this gets to be a bit wearing. Just when you've had enough Barry, though, we go through the looking glass and the parent try- outs begin. Barry's first contact with the Parent Agency, which tries to place parents, is very funny and upbeat. Having all of the characters in this alternative world be versions of the characters we met in the previous real world is a clever and entertaining touch and the author does a lot with it. But then we follow Barry as he tries out a few new parents. He knows they're not well off, and he doesn't blame them for that, exactly, but going up to double figures is a big deal and deep in his heart he really does feel they could make a bit more effort. Well, actually, a lot more effort. So when frustration with his family leads him to misbehave and he's banished to his room, he is ready and willing for a change. Somehow, with the help of his heroes Bond and Messi, he's whisked away to a land where parents don't have children as a right, but have to beg, bribe or plead their way to a family, and he feels things are going his way at last. In this new and exciting world it's the children who get to choose, and he sets out with great enthusiasm to road-test a few couples for twenty-four hours to see if they're the people he wants to spend his life with. Oddly enough, as he moves from home to home, the same people keep turning up in the background, including a man and woman who seem vaguely familiar. Once the basic premise is established, there aren't many surprises in this story, nor is the outcome of his searching really in doubt. Even the children who run the Parent Agency, and who somehow look just like people he thinks he used to know, begin to find him a teensy bit too demanding. The pleasure of this story lies in the comic excesses of the parents he chooses, and their frantic, over-the-top efforts to persuade him to stay with them. He makes his choice of five pairs of candidates based on the fact that they are the exact opposite of his parents' worst shortcomings, and he soon finds himself surrounded by offers of wealth, fame and freedom. Readers will laugh out loud at the ridiculous situations he gets himself into, the eccentricity of the adults, and the abundance of smelliness, stickiness and general gloopiness. 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