Alvin Ho Books

In order from Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things to Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

chapter • 172 Pages

#1 in Series

Book #1

Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Written by Lenore Look & illustrated by LeUyen Pham

6 - 9

Reading age

172

Page count

109

Words per page

May 12, 2009

Publication date

Paperback

$7.99

$7.59

Summary

Here’s the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything–elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he’s a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character. “Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” –Newsday “Alvin’s a winner.” –New York Post

Alvin Ho Series

Published from 2009 - 2010

2 books

chapter • 172 Pages

#1 in Series

Paperback

$7.99$7.59

chapter • 170 Pages

Series

Paperback

$6.99$6.50

Year	#	Title	Pages
2009	1	Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things	172
2010		Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters	170

The Creatives Behind the Books

Author

Lenore Look

Illustrator

LeUyen Pham

LeUyen Pham has illustrated more than fifty books, including board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Bronze Medal in the Children’s Book category, and Best Books of the Year lists in publications such as Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book Magazine, and Comic Book Resources. She is also a New York Times bestseller for Grace for President, written by Kelly DiPucchio; Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, written by Julianne Moore; and Princess in Black, written by Shannon and Dean Hale. Born in Vietnam, LeUyen came to the United States at the end of the Vietnam War when she was only two. She studied illustration at The Art Center College of Design, and for a short period of time worked at DreamWorks Animation as a layout artist before turning to illustration full time. She lives with her husband (who is also an artist) and two sons in Los Angeles.