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OverviewThis laugh-out-loud follow-up to Alvin Ho- Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things is perfect for kids who have outgrown the Magic Tree House series-- as well as reluctant readers-- and fills a need in the marketplace for series fiction aimed at boys. Alvin takes on camping in the second book 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 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. This is ahumorous 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lenore Look , Leuyen PhamPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books) Volume: 2 Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.130kg ISBN: 9780375857508ISBN 10: 0375857508 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 11 May 2010 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsStarred Review, The Horn Book Magazine, September/October 2009: Readers can only hope that Alvin continues to describe in such wonderful detail his many allergic reactions. Kirkus Reviews, May 19, 2009 While Look certainly embellishes at times for comedic effect, she has created in Alvin a character that is as real as he is irascible, and the tender relationships among the members of the Ho family provide a sturdy backbone for all the silliness. Pham s simple but vibrant line drawings leap off the page. Another triumph for Alvin Ho. From the Hardcover edition. Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine, September/October 2009: Readers can only hope that Alvin continues to describe in such wonderful detail his many allergic reactions. Kirkus Reviews, May 19, 2009 While Look certainly embellishes at times for comedic effect, she has created in Alvin a character that is as real as he is irascible, and the tender relationships among the members of the Ho family provide a sturdy backbone for all the silliness. Pham's simple but vibrant line drawings leap off the page. Another triumph for Alvin Ho. From the Hardcover edition. Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine, September/October 2009: <br> Readers can only hope that Alvin continues to describe in such wonderful detail his many allergic reactions. <br><br>Kirkus Reviews, May 19, 2009<br> While Look certainly embellishes at times for comedic effect, she has created in Alvin a character that is as real as he is irascible, and the tender relationships among the members of the Ho family provide a sturdy backbone for all the silliness. Pham's simple but vibrant line drawings leap off the page. Another triumph for Alvin Ho. <br><br><br> From the Hardcover edition. Author InformationLenore 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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