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

Author Lenore Look Illustrated by Leuyen Pham

Grades 6-8 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

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780375849305
eBook 9780375849657
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780739379943

Awards

Washington Sasquatch Reading Program - NOMINEE 2012

Virginia Young Readers Program Award - WINNER 2011

Texas Bluebonnet Master List - NOMINEE 2009

Indiana Young Hoosier Award - NOMINEE 2010

Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award - NOMINEE 2010

California Young Reader Medal - NOMINEE 2011

Rhode Island Children's Book Award - WINNER 2010

Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award - NOMINEE 2011

Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books - WINNER 2008

National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award - WINNER 2008

Random House Children's Books Teachers and Librarians