Fly on the Wall, Remy Lai
Fly on the Wall, Remy Lai
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Fly on the Wall

Author: Remy Lai

Narrator: Remy Hii

Unabridged: 4 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/27/2020

Synopsis

In Fly on the Wall, a moving and hilarious 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. 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!

About Remy Lai

Remy Lai is a winner of the Sid Fleischman Humor Award and Golden Kite Honor. She was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore, and now lives in Brisbane, Australia. Remy writes illustrated prose and graphic novels, including Pawcasso, Pie in the Sky, and Fly on the Wall. She is also the author-illustrator of a young reader graphic novel adventure series, Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant, Rainbow the Koala, and Sunny the Shark. Her most recent graphic novel, Ghost Book, is inspired by Chinese mythology. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Betsy

Has the helicopter parent ever gotten its due? Which is to say, where is the great American children’s novel that picks apart helicopter parenting, examining it from every angle, explaining it, maybe even forgiving it a little, but still ultimately finding fault? I dunno, but I’ve got this Australia......more

Goodreads review by SheLovesThePages

Loved this one. I, also, had my friend's 12 year old daughter read this. She read it in one night. Could not put it down and immediately wanted every book from Remy Lai!......more

Goodreads review by CW ✨

I don't know how Remy Lai does it, but she's done it again. Like her debut, Pie in the Sky is a heartfelt and sensitive story about family, how families express love differently, independence, and friendship. Wow! - Follows Henry Khoo, whose family treats him like a baby. To prove them all wrong, He......more

Goodreads review by Darla

Another brilliant juvenile release from Remy Lai. I loved, loved, loved 'Pie In the Sky,' but actually think this one is my new favorite. Combining a variety of mediums from 1st person journal entries to digital art by the main character, this new novel reminds us that families are different and as......more

Goodreads review by Nildene

4.5/5 Full review to come but this was another quick, amazing and entertaining read from Remy Lai (who is also amazing btw!) and you all should get on it! (This book isn't just for kids, you'll see parts of yourself and your childhood in any one of the characters – get to it!)......more

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