The Parent Agency: Pick Your Perfect Mum and Dad

Description

Barry is nearly ten years old, and he’s had enough of his life.

• His parents are strict, boring, and never let him do what he wants.

• His twin sisters annoy him nonstop.

• And worst of all? His name is Barry—a name he really doesn’t like.

On a particularly grumpy day, Barry makes a wish:

❝ I wish I had better parents… ❞

 Then Something MAGICAL Happens…

Barry wakes up in a completely different world—where kids are in charge.
In this world, there’s a mysterious, magical place called…

THE PARENT AGENCY

Here, kids get to choose the parents they want, based on what they think makes a “perfect” mum and dad. Barry gets to “try out” five sets of parents—each one totally different.

 Barry’s Parent Options (and Adventures!)

1. Rich and Famous Parents

   • They give Barry everything he wants—games, toys, a mansion…

   • But what happens when there’s too much stuff and no real love?

2. Super Cool Celeb Parents

   • A pop star and a famous actor as parents? Sounds great… until Barry can’t go anywhere without paparazzi or being treated like a “brand.”

3. Sporty Action Parents

   • They run, bike, swim, climb… all day long.

   • But Barry just wants a break! Does he really want to be in training 24/7?

4. Super Fun Parents

   • These two let him eat junk food, stay up late, and play video games all day.

   • But when there are no rules, things start falling apart…

5. Smarty-Pants Genius Parents

   • They’re brilliant inventors and scientists.

   • But can they feel love, or do they just run experiments?

 The Big Realization

As Barry tests each pair of parents, he starts to realize something important:

 No parents are perfect. But maybe…
his own parents weren’t so bad after all.

He misses:

• Their hugs.

• Their rules (as annoying as they were).

• The feeling of being truly loved, not just entertained or spoiled.

 Style & Vibes

• Hilarious illustrations by Jim Field bring Barry’s journey to life.

• Fast-paced chapters, lots of laughs, and a dash of heartfelt reflection.

• Think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets Freaky Friday with a twist of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

 Why Kids Love It

• They relate to Barry’s frustrations.

• It’s like a “what if?” adventure for anyone who’s ever thought their parents were unfair.

• It shows that love isn’t always about getting what you want—it’s about feeling safe, heard, and cared for.