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Alvin Ho allergic to girls, school, and other scary things Cover Image E-book E-book

Alvin Ho allergic to girls, school, and other scary things

Look, Lenore. (Author). Pham, LeUyen, (ill.).

Summary: A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.

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  • ISBN: 9780375849657 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
  • ISBN: 0375849653 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
  • ISBN: 9780375849657 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket Reader)
  • ISBN: 0375849653 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket Reader)
  • Physical Description: electronic resource
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    172 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2008.

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Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. New York : Random House Children's Books, 2008. Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 13407 KB) or Mobipocket Reader (file size: 4743 KB).
Subject: Fear -- Fiction
Self-confidence -- Fiction
Friendship -- Fiction
Chinese Americans -- Fiction
Concord (Mass.) -- Fiction
Fear -- Juvenile fiction
Self-confidence -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Genre: Electronic books.

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  • Baker & Taylor
    A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.
  • Random House, Inc.
    Here's the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers.

    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 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 Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.

    'shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.' 'Newsday

    'Alvin's a winner.' 'New York Post
  • Random House, Inc.
    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
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