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In Fly on the Wall a moving and hilarious illustrated novel from the critically-acclaimed author ofPie in the Skya 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. HIn Fly on the Wall a moving and hilarious illustrated novel from the critically-acclaimed author ofPie in the Skya 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!Praise for Pie in the SkyA Parents Magazine Best Kids Book of the Year!Pie in the Sky is like enjoying a decadent cake. . . heartwarming and rib-tickling. --Terri Libenson bestselling author of Invisible Emmie* Perfect for fans of Gene Luen Yang and Victoria Jamieson. --Shelf Awareness starred review* The humor [is] akin to that of Jeff Kinney's popular 'Wimpy Kid' series. --School Library Journal starred review(less)