The Parent Agency by David Baddiel

The Parent Agency

David Baddiel with Jim Field (Illustrator)

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

A 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 The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl....

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

adventurous 57%
funny 57%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.5

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