
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
Random House Children's Books · Paperback · September 8, 2015
Alvin and his family visit China in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way.
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- Who it’s for
- A funny, kid-friendly travel story finds plenty to do with one boy’s worries.
- Themes
- Anxiety and facing fears, Embracing new experiences, Cultural differences
- Genres
- US: Asian American Stories, Chapter Books, Funny Stories
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Alvin and his family visit China in the 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, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, is taking his fears to a whole new level—or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin’s anxiety is at fever pitch.
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First there’s the harrowing 16-hour plane ride; then there’s a whole slew of cultural differences to contend with: eating lunch food for breakfast, kung fu lessons, and acupuncture treatment (yikes!). Not to mention the crowds that make it easy for a small boy to get lost. 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
Nerves Abroad
A funny, kid-friendly travel story finds plenty to do with one boy’s worries.
Come here for
- A nervous second-grader’s funny family trip into unfamiliar routines
- Travel comedy with a warm thread of facing fears
Expect
- Cultural surprises, crowded places, and a daunting long flight
- Humor alongside the jitters of trying new things
Where it sits
| Funny Stories | 47% |
|---|---|
| Chapter Books | 39% |
| US: Asian American Stories | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US: Asian American Stories
- Sibling Stories
- Funny Stories
- Authors
- Lenore Look
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- September 8, 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Anxiety and facing fears · Embracing new experiences · Cultural differences
- Reading lane
- US: Asian American Stories