Fly On the Wall

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


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

But thats exactly his plan. After his familys annual trip to visit his father in Singapore is cancelled, Henry decides he doesnt want to be cooped up at home with his overprotective family and BFF turned NRFF (Not Really Friend Forever). Plus, hes hiding a your-life-is-over-if-youre-caught secret: hes 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 wont turn into the greatest disaster ever.

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

Winner of the Prime Ministers Literary Award for Children's Literature 2021

Reviews

Pie in the Sky is like enjoying a decadent cake. . . heartwarming and rib-tickling * Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie *
The humor [is] akin to that of Jeff Kinneys popular Wimpy Kid series . . . the perfect mixture of funny and emotionally resonant. * School Library Journal, starred review *
A delectable page-turner. . . Heartbreakingly honest; in equal parts funny and poignant. * Horn Book, starred review *
Fly on the Wall is a book that models self-examination, apology and graceful endings to friendships that have run their course. Its perfect for readers aged 812 who enjoyed all of the obvious comparisons. It is also, in many ways, easy to recommend over them * Books and Publishing *
Diverse voices like Remys contribute powerful and important stories to the literary world It is a powerful and funny story about being a kid, and the challenges that come with it. A wonderful #OwnVoices story that all will enjoy. * The Book Muse *

Author Bio

Remy Lai studied fine arts, with a major in painting and drawing. She was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore, and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she writes and draws stories for kids with her two dogs by her side. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed Pie in the Sky and Fly on the Wall. Follow Remy on Instagram @rrremylai