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

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Lenore Look Leuyen Pham

Alvin Ho

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

Lenore Look, Leuyen Pham

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Random House Books for Young Readers
15 September 2015

General fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Alvin Ho

Watch out China, here comes Alvin... Now in paperback!

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

By: Lenore Look
Illustrated by: Leuyen Pham
Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 6
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 122g
ISBN: 9780553520552
ISBN 10: 0553520555
Series: Alvin Ho
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 September 2015
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
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 the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions

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