Fly on the Wall

I saw Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai on display at the library and started to read it while hanging out at the library for awhile (while Ollie was reading). The book description says, "Henry Khoo's family treats him like a baby. He’s not allowed to go anywhere without his sister/chaperone/bodyguard. 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."

This was a fun, quick read. It caught my interest right away, and I finished it within a couple days (which has not been my track record lately). I liked that it had some illustrations throughout, and I liked the journal format where Henry was just kind of figuring himself out. I thought it had some relatable messages for kids (helicopter parents, friendship issues, doing things you regret, etc.) and overall just an enjoyable read. I think I'll look for the author's other book Pie in the Sky next since I've heard good things about it.

Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)