Shelly's Book Blog

In Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things, by Lenore Look, Alvin tells readers about his life at home and at school. He is starting second grade this year, and his brother, Calvin, is starting fourth. He also has a younger sister named Anibelly. Alvin writes about many familiar topics, such as climbing trees, playing games outside with other kids, dealing with school bullies, taking piano lessons, and getting the chicken pox. Alvin is a little different from other kids, though, because his fear affects him so much at school that he cannot speak. He tries to cope by carrying with him at all times his PDK (personal disaster kit), but his inability to speak often creates difficulties. It's a good thing he has his good friend, a girl nick-named Flea, to help him out of the tough spots.
I enjoyed this story and will recomemend it to younger kids (about grades 2-4) who like light, funny stories. Alvin has a second book out this year: Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters.