Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
Part of the Alvin Ho Series

Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions

Paperback

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

Alvin and his family visit China 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 taking his fears to a whole new level—or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin’s anxiety is at fever pitch. First there’s the harrowing 16-hour plane ride; then there’s a whole slew of cultural differences to contend with: eating lunch food for breakfast, kung fu lessons, and acupuncture treatment (yikes!). Not to mention the crowds that make it easy for a small boy to get lost.

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

Series Praise

“A witty glossary and Pham’s simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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

 Alvin just keeps getting better and better.”
—Bulletin, starred review

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

ISBN 9780593294161 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Sep 15, 2020
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 560L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780553520552 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 8, 2015
Published by Yearling
Pages 176
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 560L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780449819869 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 5, 2014
Published by Schwartz & Wade
Pages 176
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 560L | 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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