Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions by Lenore Look

Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions

Lenore Look

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

About this book

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 Stories47%
Chapter Books39%
US: Asian American Stories38%

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