written by Lenore Look and illustrated by Leuyen Pham
Ages: 7-10
Meet Alvin Ho, aka Firecracker Man, a very cool kid who is afraid of lots of things: heights, school, substitute teachers, the dark, kimchi, and wasabi, to name a few. After packing his personal disaster kit (or PDK), he prepares for the first day of second grade- little does he know the adventures that await. Alvin's encounters include learning about the "s-word," a girl named Flea (who has a peg leg and an eye patch), cursing a la Shakespeare, and scary piano teachers. With a family that loves and supports him (and occasionally drives him nuts), Alvin learns the importance of being himself- and he might just overcome a fear or two in the process.
Alvin Ho is a quirky, endearing character that your reader will cheer on. This is a book to fall into and devour. Fun and funny, yet pleasantly heartwarming with a wonderful message, Alvin Ho is a must read!
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