Synopses & Reviews
Here's the third book in the hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which is a
Kirkus Reviews Best Continuing Series.
Alvin Ho back and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too.
Lenore Look’s touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader—with illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham—is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers alike, and has tons of boy appeal.
Synopsis
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.
From the Hardcover edition.
Description
Alvin Ho is back and his worst fear has come true:
he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and...pit toilets? Luckily, he's got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he's got his dad, too.
Lenore Look's touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader — with illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham — is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers alike, and has tons of boy appeal.
About the Author
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 illustrator of the Alvin Ho series, as well as The Best Birthday Party Ever by Jennifer LaRue Huget; Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio, a New York Times bestseller; and the Freckleface Strawberry series by Julianne Moore. She is the author and illustrator of the picture books Big Sister, Little Sister and All the Things I Love About You. LeUyen lives in San Francisco. Learn more at leuyenpham.com.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Lenore Look