Publisher Description

From the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure.
Fred and Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy and a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video games. Which they are very good at. They aren't that good, however, at much else – like, for example, football, or dealing with the school bullies.

Then, they meet the Mystery Man, who sends them a video game controller, which doesn't look like any other controller they've ever seen. And it doesn't control any of their usual games. When the twins find out what it does control, though, it seems like the answer to all their problems. And the key to all their wildest dreams. At least it seems like that…

Notes

Now in paperback, this is the 2nd children's novel from the comedian and author, following the success of The Parent Agency. Twins Fred and Ellie discover a video game controller which enables them to manipulate real people. Ages: 9+

Author Biography

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. His children's books have sold more than a million copies in the UK alone, and his debut, The Parent Agency, won the Laugh Out Loud Book Award. David lives in London with his family.

Review

"A perfect combination of humour, magic and a happy ending." Charlotte Norman, Waterstones Bookseller"A real page turner… a compelling story with relatable characters and meaningful life lessons." Huffington PostReviews for The Parent Agency:"Funny, sometimes moving, always engaging" Guardian"I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I've read since I was born!" Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids"Exciting and funny – I didn't want to put it down!" Daisy, 10, LoveReading4Kids

Long Description

From the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure. Fred and Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy and a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video games. Which they are very good at. They aren't that good, however, at much else - like, for example, football, or dealing with the school bullies. Then, they meet the Mystery Man, who sends them a video game controller, which doesn't look like any other controller they've ever seen. And it doesn't control any of their usual games. When the twins find out what it does control, though, it seems like the answer to all their problems. And the key to all their wildest dreams. At least it seems like that...

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Reviews for The Parent Agency: "Funny, sometimes moving, always engaging" Guardian "I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I've read since I was born!" Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids "Exciting and funny - I didn't want to put it down!" Daisy, 10, LoveReading4Kids

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* A brand new novel from highly acclaimed British comedian, novelist, television presenter and author David Baddiel - now in paperback! * David Baddiel has a fantastic media profile and is a respected and acclaimed literary novelist as well as being a television personality * David's debut The Parent Agency has sold over 20,000 copies so far! (February 2015) Competition: Kid Normal;Diary of a Wimpy Kid;The 104-Storey Treehouse;Bad Dad;The World's Worst Children. by David Baddiel;David Walliams;Tom Fletcher;Greg James;David Solomons;Liz Pichon;Jeff Kinney;Roald Dahl

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From the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure. Fred and Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy and a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video games. Which they are very good at. They aren't that good, however, at much else - like, for example, football, or dealing with the school bullies. Then, they meet the Mystery Man, who sends them a video game controller, which doesn't look like any other controller they've ever seen. And it doesn't control any of their usual games. When the twins find out what it does control, though, it seems like the answer to all their problems. And the key to all their wildest dreams. At least it seems like that... Gold title * A brand new novel from highly acclaimed British comedian, novelist, television presenter and author David Baddiel - now in paperback! * David Baddiel has a fantastic media profile and is a respected and acclaimed literary novelist as well as being a television personality * David's debut The Parent Agency has sold over 20,000 copies so far! (February 2015) Competition: Kid Normal;Diary of a Wimpy Kid;The 104-Storey Treehouse;Bad Dad;The World's Worst Children. by David Baddiel;David Walliams;Tom Fletcher;Greg James;David Solomons;Liz Pichon;Jeff Kinney;Roald Dahl

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