Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010 · Est. 3 hour read

Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

Written by Lenore Look · Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Book #3 in the Alvin Ho series

A boy fears a birthday party. Can he face his anxieties?

4.0 Goodreads · 683 ratings
192 pages· 22,419 words· Est. 3 hour read· 590L
$7.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Alvin Ho, a second grader terrified of everything, receives an invitation to a girl's birthday party. From mismatched outfits to potential piñata confusion, Alvin's imagination runs wild. Can he conquer his fears and survive the party? Join Alvin on a humorous journey of anxiety and courage, where every moment is a new challenge and an opportunity for growth.

From the publisher

There’s nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third 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!Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain: - You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming.- You could get mistaken for the piñata.- You could eat too much cake.- You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party–a girl’s party–how will he ever survive? 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’s a winner.” –New York Post

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
22,419
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
590L
The author

More from Lenore Look

Explore Lenore's bookshelf
The illustrator

More from LeUyen Pham

Explore LeUyen's bookshelf
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
139765
Publication
Published
September 13, 2011
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375873690

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.