Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances
Part of the Alvin Ho Series

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

Paperback

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

The fourth book  in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

Alvin, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin’s GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral.

A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.

“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

Praise for Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

“Alvin proves the ideal companion to walk a child through the valley of the shadow….Alvin just keeps getting better and better.”
—Bulletin, starred review

"A fresh entry in what is overall an exceedingly enjoyable series; readers will cheer this latest."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Series Praise

"Look’s . . . intuitive grasp of children’s emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.”
—Newsday

ISBN 9780307976956 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 11, 2012
Published by Yearling
Pages 208
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780307941589 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Sep 13, 2011
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780375898822 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 13, 2011
Published by Schwartz & Wade
Pages 208
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

Lenore Look

Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things and Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters. 

LeUyen Pham

LeUyen Pham is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and the recipient of the Caldecott Honor for Bear Came Along. Her work includes the Freckleface Strawberry series by Julianne Moore, Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio, and the Princess Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. She lives with her husband and two sons in San Francisco.

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