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Alvin Ho

Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

Lenore Look Leuyen Pham

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English
Random House Inc
15 October 2011
Series: Alvin Ho
""As in the first two in the series, Alvin proves an engaging narrator, whose imagination runs wild to hilarious effect.""--Kirkus Reviews

There's nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third 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!

Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain- . You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. . You could get mistaken for the pinata. . You could eat too much cake. . You could throw up.

So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party-a girl's party-how will he ever survive?

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
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Illustrated by:   Leuyen Pham
Imprint:   Random House Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Height: 194mm,  Width: 133mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   130g
ISBN:   9780375873690
ISBN 10:   0375873694
Series:   Alvin Ho
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Lenore Look is the author of the popular Alvin Ho series, as well as the Ruby Lu series. She has also written several acclaimed picture books, including Henry's First-Moon Birthday, Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding, and Brush of the Gods. Lenore lives in Hoboken, New Jersey. LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. Her picture books includeBear Came Alongby Richard T. Morris, named a Caldecott Honor Book, as well asGrace for Presidentby Kelly DiPucchio andtheVampirina Ballerina series by Anne Marie Pace. She is also the illustrator of Princess in Black, theNew York Times-bestselling middle grade series by Shannon and Dean Hale, and the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of theNew York Times-bestselling graphic memoirsReal FriendsandBest Friends. Her most recent author-illustrator book,Outside, Inside, is a recollection of our year in lockdown.

Reviews for Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

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


  • Nominated for Florida Sunshine State Book Award.
  • Nominated for New Jersey Garden State Children's Book Award.
  • Winner of Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award.

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