Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances (#4)
Written by Lenore Look
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Published by Penguin Random House
Alvin, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin’s GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral.
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.
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things (#1)
- Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters (#2)
- Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes (#3)
- Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night (#5)
- Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions (#6)
Primary ISBN: 9780375868313
Publication Date: September 2011
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Education & Literacy, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Genre: Humor, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States (Concord MA)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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