An epic wish-fulfilment adventure for every child. Transported to a world where children are allowed to choose their parents, it seems like a dream come true for Barry Bennett, only things turn out to be not quite that simple... Illustrated by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner, Jim Field. Ages: 9+.

David Baddiel was born in 1964 in Troy, New York, but grew up and lives in London. He is a comedian, television writer, columnist and author of four novels, of which the most recent is The Death of Eli Gold.