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    Alvin Ho, Book 2: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters
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    Alvin Ho, Book 2: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

    Written by Lenore Look

    Narrated by Everette Plen

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    About this audiobook

    Here's the second book in the hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which is a Kirkus Reviews Best Continuing Series.

    Alvin Ho back and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he's got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he's got his dad, too.

    Lenore Look's touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader is perfect for beginning and reluctant listeners alike, and has tons of boy appeal.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJun 23, 2009
    ISBN9780739379967
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    Alvin Ho, Book 2: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters
    Author

    Lenore Look

    Lenore Look is the author of Ruby Lu, Brave and True, an ALA Notable Book, as well as its sequels, Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything and Ruby Lu, Star of the Show. Her picture books include Love as Strong as Ginger, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson; Henry’s First-Moon Birthday; and Uncle Peter’s Amazing Chinese Wedding, both illustrated by Yumi Heo. She lives in Hong Kong.

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    • 5/5
      Alvin Ho is back and still afraid of everything - especially camping even though his Dad will be there and worries about everything that could go wrong. Alvin has a way of imagining scary things in seemingly safe places but overcomes his fears when called upon. His strength and courage are endearing to readers and children everywhere will love Alvin for it. The short chapters and expressive illustrations help readers connect to the story and provide context for struggling readers. The glossary, written by Alvin, will also help the reader through references to chinese words. Recommended for readers ready for the next step up from a transitional chapter book and those who already have a soft spot in their heart for Alvin.
    • 3/5
      This is a funny, cute book that second graders seem to enjoy. They get the jokes and laugh. Alvin Ho is afraid of everything and now his Dad wants to take him camping. His sister ends up tagging along and they have fun together.
    • 3/5
      A funny book about a boy named Alvin Ho who is afraid of pretty much everything!!! =]
    • 4/5
      Alvin Ho is back and this time he's facing something even scarier than school: camping. Do you know what could happen to you when you're camping? You could be attacked by bears! You could get lost in the woods! There could be a tornado or an earthquake or a flood! So Alvin had better be prepared...This is a sweet, funny story that's very well-written. Alvin Ho is a likeably imperfect character and the supporting characters in the story (namely Alvin's sister and dad in this book) are add to the story. The illustrations also add to the warm humor of the story. Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      Alvin's lists of fears keeps getting longer, but so does his list of adventures. Funny and endearing, it's nice to spend time with this family.
    • 4/5
      Outside of his home, family and frinds, Alvin is shy, quiet and fearful. When his father decides they will go camping, the terrifying idea encompasses all Alvin's fears: natural disasters, pit toilets, death, bear attacks. But with the help of Uncle Dennis' secret survival tips, little sister Anibelly's fearlessness, and a Batman ring, Alvin ends up enjoying the camping trip...more or less. A spirited romp all the way through as Alvin tackles the many challenges of his young life. I especially love LeUeyen Pham's illustrations; her kids are adorably stout and earnest!
    • 4/5
      Alvin’s father wants to take him on a camping trip hoping to inspire the love of nature he discovered as a young boy, but Alvin, “being of a scaredy mind,” is not looking forward to their adventure in the great outdoors. The Chinese American protagonist wears his emotions on his sleeves, worries easily, is scared of many, many things, and is a loveable and relatable character for those who find themselves feeling anxious about everyday things. Both Alvin’s point of view and the illustrations together reflect the amusing and endearing perspective and emotion of a typical second grader. Readers will find themselves routing for Alvin as he finds his courage to face his fears. Brief chapters, occasional full page and smaller pen illustrations inset within the text, plenty of white space, and a glossary written by Alvin himself make this a perfect book for the young reader, ages 7-10, who is transitioning into chapter books.
    • 5/5
      “Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters” is the second book featuring Alvin, who is the ultimate scaredy-cat. He has a phobia for everything, especially everything outdoors. So when his dad plans to take him camping, Alvin is sure he’ll never make it back home. Instead he discovers some new skills and meets a new friend.Alvin is a refreshing change from all of the troublemaking girls prominent in transitional chapter books. And although Alvin may be scared of most things, he is very smart and explains what each of his phobias means. The books also give a fun insight into a Chinese-American home. Grades 2 – 4.
    • 3/5
      This was not one of my favorite books. I like books with a little more meat to them. This was a cute little story about a boy afraid of everything. His father decides to take him camping and his little sister tags along. There are problems galore to be solved in this book. I like things a little more realistic. Are there children out there afraid of things? Yes. I know of very few who are afraid of life the way that Alvin is. One of my middle schoolers picked this book up and read the first two chapters. He handed it back and said, “I know you said we have to read at least 3 chapters but Miss, I can’t, it hurts to read this. It seems so dumb. My brother might like it, he’s in fourth grade.” Maybe that is where the problem is. It seemed too childish. I hope there is someone out there that likes this type of material. There were some funny parts to it but for the most part it is not a book I would recommend