Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
Part of the Alvin Ho Series

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Paperback

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

The first book in a 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!

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, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him?
 
“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

Award Winner

“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

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

ISBN 9780739379943 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Jun 23, 2009
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

ISBN 9780375849305 (Paperback)
Published on May 12, 2009
Published by Yearling
Pages 192
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 9780375849657 (Ebook)
Published on Jul 8, 2008
Published by Schwartz & Wade
Pages 176
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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