Fly on the Wall

In Fly on the Wall, a moving and hilarious diary-style illustrated novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Pie in the Sky, a twelve-year-old boy goes on a (forbidden) solo adventure halfway around the world to prove his independence to his overprotective family.

Henry Khoo''s family treats him like a baby. He''s not allowed to go anywhere without his sister/chaperone/bodyguard. His (former) best friend knows to expect his family''s mafia-style interrogation when Henry''s actually allowed to hang out at her house. And he definitely CAN''T take a journey halfway around the world all by himself!

But that''s exactly his plan. After his family''s annual trip to visit his father in Singapore is cancelled, Henry decides he doesn''t want to be cooped up at home with his overprotective family and BFF turned NRFF (Not Really Friend Forever). Plus, he''s hiding a your-life-is-over-if-you''re-caught secret: he''s the creator of an anonymous gossip cartoon, and he''s on the verge of getting caught. Determined to prove his independence and avoid punishment for his crimes, Henry embarks on the greatest adventure everrr. . . hoping it won''t turn into the greatest disaster ever.

Remy Lai takes readers on an adventure filled with humor, heart, and hijinks that''s a sure bet for fans of Jerry Craft, Terri Libenson, and Shannon Hale!

"Funny, enthralling, and a great reminder that being a little odd isn''t a bad thing." -Kayla Miller, author of Click and Camp

* "Lai has a talent of not preaching to her readers, instead offering the reassurance that no one is alone in experiencing the painful awkwardness and occasionally harsh realities of growing up. . . This thrilling coming-of-age adventure is both quirky and sincere." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review