Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Please Note: Posting on behalf of 5yo reader!"The main character, Alvin Ho, is really scared of things that aren't even scary at all! At school, he's so scared he can't even talk. But Flea, his brother, Calvin, and his psychotherapist all try to help him. Alvin does do a lot of interesting things in this book. He takes piano lessons, he uses mean Shakespearean words when he gets angry, and he even steals hid dad's Johnny Astro.My favorite part of the book was when Alvin's dad let him fly his Johnny Astro. I also liked when Pinkie dared Alvin to jump off the top of the house. Alvin made an excuse so he could escape. He's so smart!My least favorite part of the book was when Alvin Ho's dad got very mad when Alvin stole Johnny Astro. To calm down, he played the piano like crazy! That was funny.One fact that I learned from this book is that in Concord, Massachusetts where Alvin was born there was a war. It was called the Revolutionary War.I would recommend this book to seven-year olds, six-year olds and five-year olds because it will definitely be super funny to them. They will also learn that it is hard not to be scared when you're like Alvin Ho but you can try!"

I really loved all of it the one bad part is it took 3 days to finish (I am a slow reader) but really good mostly if you are in common or have atisum or ADHD so I recommend it

I really get into character, and even though there is content here and there that may be unfamiliar to my students, it lends itself to me stopping and giving brief explanations when necessary. The students still maintain their interest and sit on the edge of their seats to continue listening.

It was funny and my students like it! I had to change some words because of some of the content! Groups for gangs. Pretending to kill in a game, with the school shootings that have happened this in my opinion is not appropriate for a school setting! There are some really good lesson about bullying and just being you!

I think it was really good because it had an action awesomeness it was really funny there were great characters in the story

I purchased this book because I teach 4th grade using the American Reading Company curriculum. Alvin Ho is the main text for our first unit. I plan to use this as my personal copy to mark discussion points, vocabulary, and comprehension answers! It came on time and was a brand new copy!

These books would be good for boys and girls. My 2nd grade son and I read this entire series together. Every night we looked forward to learning what predicaments the well-meaning Alvin got himself into. Alvin is smart, sweet, creative, funny and tries to be a gentleman. Alvin is also shy, anxious, and unable to speak in public. My son says,"I like to read Alvin Ho. I think these are good books. I hope there will be more, like books #7, 8, 9 and 10! I think the next book should be 'Alvin Ho:Allergic to history, reading and other big stuff.'"

It's a great conversation starter. What should you do if you're afraid? What if you feel pressured? It's also a fun read all around.

The book was a bit too difficult for the age group I had in mind. Could however see some similarities.

This book is really funny and very well written. I love it

Great book. My son really loves it.

Kids love it!