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From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school?

 Strictest head ÷ naughtiest boy = chaos.

 Bracket Wood is about to be visited by the school inspectors. But there's one big problem: Ryan Ward.

 The maestro of practical jokes, Ryan has played so many tricks that in the end the Head Teacher just walks out. And then the new Head Teacher, Mr Carter, arrives. A man so strict even the teachers are scared of him. So imagine his surprise - and Ryan's - when they swap bodies.

 Now Ryan is Head Teacher - and his mortal enemy is one of his pupils. It's every naughty kid's dream!

 But soon Bracket Wood School is in a total mess - and only its worst ever pupil can fix it.

Head Kid

Malcolm déteste les animaux. Tous les animaux.
Alors, quand, lors d'une classe verte, il se retrouve métamorphosé en tortue, c'est la catastrophe !
Et le pire, c'est qu'il change d'espèce à chaque fois qu'il s'assoupit !
Tour à tour chat, mouton ou cochon, Malcolm découvre un monde délirant, bien plus drôle que celui des humains.
Retrouvera-t-il un jour son corps de garçon ?
Ce qui est sûr, c'est qu'il ne regardera plus jamais les animaux comme avant !

AniMalcolm

A brilliantly funny, gripping novel - and the bestselling hardback children's debut of 2014 - from a born storyteller, The Parent Agency is an epic wish-fulfilment adventure for every child - and for the child in everyone.

 Barry said, a third time, "I wish I had better parents!" And then suddenly the entire room started to shake.

 Barry Bennett hates being called Barry. In fact it's number 2 on the list of things he blames his parents for, along with 1) 'being boring' and 3) 'always being tired'.

 But there is a world, not far from this one, where parents don't have children. That's far too random for something so big and important. In this world, children are allowed to choose their parents.

 For Barry Bennett, this world seems like a dream come true. Only things turn out to be not quite that simple.

 Illustrated by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner, Jim Field.

The Parent Agency

Written especially for WBD 2016, this is a fabulously entertaining and touching novella from David Baddiel, author of the bestselling THE PARENT AGENCY and THE PERSON CONTROLLER.

 Illustrated by the hugely talented Jim Field, winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

 Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines.

 But then one day Alfie's babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie's parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn't do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that's when things start to go weird.

 Does everything get hilariously out of control? Yes.

 Does Alfie learns a valuable lesson? Nah. This isn't that kind of story.

The Boy Who Could Do What He Liked

Gabriel Jacoby, insomniaque, a des nuits impossibles et des journées qui ne valent guère mieux. Et depuis qu'il est amoureux d'Alice, la femme de son frère, il n'arrive plus à dormir du tout. Arrive alors Dina, la soeur de l'être aimée. Troc sentimental, sexualité par procuration, impasse amoureuse, tout y passe et Gabriel passe d'un impossible amour avec Alice à un amour impossible avec Dina. Avec tout ça, essayez de fermer l'oeil et de passer une bonne nuit.

Au Lit !

A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023

 From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers of 8 and up, brilliantly illustrated by Jim Field and Steven Lenton.

 MEET ALFIE. THE BOY WHO COULD DO WHAT HE LIKED!Previously published for World Book Day 2016Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines. But then one day Alfie's babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie's parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn't do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that's when things start to go weird. Does everything get hilariously out of control? Yes. Does Alfie learn a valuable lesson? Nah. This isn't that kind of story.

 DISCOVER CHRISSIE. THE GIRL WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON A TRAIN!Chrissie loves trains. She has train books, train pictures - and, of course, model trains. But Chrissie has never been on an actual train. In part, because Chrissie doesn't find getting around as easy as other people. Then, Chrissie finally gets on a train, with her Grandpa Henry, to go down to London for an important operation. Her parents and Henry hope the journey will take Chrissie's mind off things.

 And they're right: but in a way they couldn't possibly imagine. Because Chrissie's trip from Scotland to London turns out to be quite literally magical - and changes her life forever.

 MARVEL AT ARIEL. THE CHILD WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON HOLIDAY!Every year, Max, Lily and Jack are taken to Snoring-On-Sea for their holiday - quite possibly the most boring town in the world. There's nothing to do and nothing to see - even the beach at Snoring-on-Sea is dull and grey.

 But this year, something DOES happen. The children meet someone on a tiny island out at sea - a mysterious child called Ariel. Ariel claims to have never left their tiny island, and to Ariel, everything about Max, Lily and Jack's lives is amazing - fish and chips, fizzy drinks. even the view of the brick wall out of their bedroom window.

 And their new friend forces Max, Lily and Jack to see Snoring-On-Sea in a whole new light.

 Three hilarious, heart-warming and adventure-filled stories that will have you laughing out loud!

Only Children - Three Hilarious Short Stories

Three hilarious novels of heart, humour and wishes gone wrong, from the new star of children's books - by award-winning and bestselling author, David Baddiel.

 BIRTHDAY BOY: This is the story of Sam Green, who really, really, really loves birthdays. He loves the special breakfasts in bed. The presents. The themed parties. Blowing out the candles on his cake. Everything.

 He is so excited about his 11th birthday, in fact, that he wishes it was his birthday every day.

 So, at first, it's quite exciting when his birthday happens again the next morning. And again. And again. And again.

 But it's not long before things start to go wrong. Soon, disaster strikes, threatening something Sam loves even more than birthdays.

 Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.

 HEAD KID: Bracket Wood is about to be visited by the school inspectors. But there's one big problem: Ryan Ward.

 The maestro of practical jokes, Ryan has played so many tricks that in the end the Head Teacher just walks out. And then the new Head Teacher, Mr Carter, arrives. A man so strict even the teachers are scared of him. So imagine his surprise - and Ryan's - when they swap bodies.

 Now Ryan is Head Teacher - and his mortal enemy is one of his pupils. It's every naughty kid's dream!

 But soon Bracket Wood School is in a total mess - and only its worst ever pupil can fix it.

 THE TAYLOR TURBOCHASER is a road-trip rollercoaster. with a twist.

 At its heart is the unforgettable Amy Taylor. Amy loves cars, and dreams of being a driver. But there's a major catch: her slow old wheelchair with its broken wheel. When Amy finally gets a new electric one, it's exciting. at first.

 But standard engines only have so much power. And that's where Rahul comes in - Amy's best friend and genius inventor. Soon Rahul turns a wheelchair into. a supercar!

 And so the Taylor TurboChaser is born. But when it all goes suddenly wrong Amy is going to have to hit the road - and drive.

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