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OverviewAlvin Ho, the Asian-American second-grader from Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things, is back in a touching, drop-dead-funny new chapter book. This time, Alvin must face his biggest fear: The Great Outdoors. Illustrations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lenore Look , LeUyen PhamPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House USA Inc Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780375857058ISBN 10: 0375857052 Pages: 170 Publication Date: 23 June 2009 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2008: <br> A witty glossary and Pham's simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin. <br>Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, July 7, 2008: <br> Look's . . . intuitive grasp of children's emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration. <p> 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. 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. Author Information"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." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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