Book Series · 5 Books

Alvin Ho Books

In order from Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things to Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night.

The Alvin Ho series is a set of 5 chapter books by Lenore Look, published between 2008 and 2013. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 190 pages.

Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

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

Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

By Lenore Look, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

A young boy struggles to navigate school and friendships while dealing with his own anxieties and fears.

176 pages· 18,793 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Summary: Alvin, a second grader, is terrified of everything from elevators to school, where he remains silent. At home, he's Firecracker Man, a loud superhero. Can Alvin conquer his fears with his family's help and embrace the world outside?

In reading order

Alvin Ho Series

5 books · Published 2008–2013

#1 in Series

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$759

Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

A young boy struggles to navigate school and friendships while dealing with his own anxieties and fears.

#2 in Series

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$699

Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

A young boy named Alvin Ho goes on a camping trip with his dad and sister in the Berkshires.

#3 in Series

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$759

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

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

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

#4 in Series

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$759

Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

A young boy confronts his fear of loss at a funeral.

#5 in Series

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$759

Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A boy fears becoming a big brother, facing hilarious misunderstandings and anxieties.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Alvin Ho series?

There are 5 books in the Alvin Ho series. It began with Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things in 2008, and the newest book, Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Alvin Ho books in?

Start with Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Alvin Ho books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Alvin Ho book is the longest?

Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 22,419 words (192 pages).