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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things (Alvin Ho)by Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Alvin Ho is an Asian American second grader who 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 he's a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad.
From the author of the ALA Notable Ruby Lu series comes a funny and touching chapter book — perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers — that introduces a truly unforgettable character. Review:"Alvin Ho, a Chinese-American second-grader with 'so-so performance anxiety disorder,' is afraid of just about everything: elevators, tunnels, kimchi, wasabi. But one thing is especially frightening: 'I have never spoken a word in school,' Alvin says, and he's mystified, 'since I come from a long line of farmer-warriors who haven't had a scaredy bone in their bodies since 714 AD.' By the end of the story, his fears are pretty much intact — but he's found a friend, made progress on his 'How to Be a Gentleman' list and learned that joining a 'gang' is for the birds. Look's (the Ruby Lu series) intuitive grasp of children's emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration, as in Alvin's description of his elderly piano teacher: 'She bent like a question mark... and looked exactly like her pictures in The Complete Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales, Deluxe Edition.' It's perfection that Alvin's friend turns out to be his once-despised desk buddy, Flea, a one-eyed girl with one leg longer than the other, 'like a peg leg'; she prides herself on her understanding of him, and he enthusiastically thinks her eyepatch and legs make her look like a pirate. Ahoy! Ages 6 — 10. (July)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
Review:"A witty glossary and Pham's simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin." Kirkus Reviews
Review:"Pham's thickly brushed artwork matches the quirky characterizations stroke for stroke." Booklist
Review:"Like the author's Ruby Lu chapter books...this one acknowledges kids' troubles while lightening them in a funny yet respectful way." Horn Book Magazine
Review:"Aspects of his Chinese-American background are seamlessly integrated into the story and add richness. The book is chock-full of well-placed illustrations. Martin Bridge, make room for Alvin Ho." School Library Journal
Synopsis:ALVIN HO IS an Asian American second grader who is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. Hes so afraid of school that, while hes there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home hes a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad.
From the author of the ALA Notable Ruby Lu series comes a funny and touching chapter book—perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers— that introduces a truly unforgettable character. About the AuthorLenore Look is the author of the Ruby Lu chapter book series. Both received starred reviews in School Library Journal and were named ALA Notable Books. She is also the author of several acclaimed picture books and lives in Randolph, New Jersey.
LeUyen Pham is the acclaimed author and illustrator of Big Sister, Little Sister and the illustrator of many titles, including Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore. She lives in San Francisco, California. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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