Title: Alvin Ho
Subtitle: allergic to girls, school, and other scary things
First published: 2008
Description: ALVIN HO IS an Asian American second grader who 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 the author of the ALA Notable Ruby Lu series comes a funny and touching chapter book--perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers-- that introduces a truly unforgettable character.From the Hardcover edition.
Subjects: Self-confidence, Camping, Chinese Americans, Juvenile Fiction, Fiction, Fear, Friendship, Interpersonal relations, Parties, Schools, Children's fiction, Schools, fiction, Humorous stories, Brothers and sisters, fiction
Places: Concord (Mass.)