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

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192 pages· 22,419 words· Est. 3 hour read· 590L
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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
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about holidaysBooks about schoolBooks about siblings
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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

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