Here's the third book in the hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which is a Kirkus Reviews Best Continuing Series. Alvin Ho back and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too. Lenore Look’s touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader is perfect for beginning and reluctant listeners alike, and has tons of boy appeal.
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"It's cute, but not as cute as the first Alvin Ho book.It is extremely refreshing to read a chapter book with an Asian-American boy who is totally modern, which is why we started this series in the first place. I am looking forward to Ruby Lu. "
— Kirei (4 out of 5 stars)
" dude, alvin ho is so awesome. not quite as terrific as the first, perhaps because i knew what to expect and had fewere laugh out loud moments, but still such great fun. "
— Jenn, 2/15/2014" I didn't like this book as much as the first one but young fans of the series will probably eat it up. "
— Beth/Sr., 1/13/2014" The kind of funny series I hope to read to Pete one day. "
— Ashley, 1/11/2014" Alvin Ho is my new favorite character. "
— Megan, 1/10/2014" when it says "Allergic" to camping,hiking, and other natural disasters he actually scared of them "
— Drew, 12/17/2013" Ya ampun Alvin Hooooooo, ngegemesin amat yak. *rendem di air* Penakutnya minta ampun daaahhhh..tingkah lakunya konyol banget. *angkat dari air* *jemur ampe kering* "
— Harun, 11/20/2013" Still oodles of fun! "
— Kelli, 11/19/2013" More of the same, but still a lot of fun. "
— Marci, 11/6/2013" Not only do I want to continue reading about Alvin Ho and his adventures...I want a son just like him! Perfectly precocious! "
— Keith, 11/3/2013" Terrific audiobook, really enjoyed listening to this with Declan. "
— The, 10/11/2013" Perfect short chapter book for 3rd graders. Alvin's insecurities & humor keep you laughing throughout the entire book. "
— Lea, 9/12/2013" I adore Alvin. He is so cute! In this book he goes to great lengths to avoid having to go camping with his dad - and failing that, gets some serious emergency equipment to keep himself safe. "
— Emily, 7/8/2013" Alvin Ho is my new favorite series. He's a quirky, realistic boy facing real-life situations with the help of his friends and loving family. "
— Victoria, 6/11/2013" Big fan of Alvin Ho! He is too funny! Love his humanity! "
— Lorelie, 2/26/2013" Alvin Ho is still afraid of everything. One day his dad decides that camping would be a fun experience for the both of him but Alvin is sure that it will be the end of him. This was great as a book on cd. Loved the reader. "
— Amy, 4/5/2012" These stories made us laugh and the family times were encouraging. Again, as in the first book, learning to make and be a good friend is important and you get a look at positive parent/child relations. "
— Nicole, 8/6/2011" I love Alvin Ho. :) "
— Sandy, 8/3/2011" not as good as the first one but still good "
— Adam, 7/16/2011" One Sentence Review: Note to Self - Interview Lenore Look at the next possible opportunity, since she seems to have a gift for writing early chapter books that are hugely amusing, just like this one. "
— Betsy, 6/29/2011" Funny, good illustrations, and I loved the way Alvin embraces his inner scaredy cat. "
— Librarian, 6/21/2011" Funny, good illustrations, and I loved the way Alvin embraces his inner scaredy cat. "
— Librarian, 4/5/2011" Even better than the first Alvin Ho book! Which is hard to do. "
— Jamie, 3/16/2011" when it says "Allergic" to camping,hiking, and other natural disasters he actually scared of them<br/> "
— Drew, 12/3/2010" not as good as the first one but still good<br/> "
— Adam, 11/27/2010" My absolute favorite kind of book -- a funny illustrated chapter book with an unforgettable character. Alvin Ho is scared of just about everything imaginable, but he kicks that fear aside when it matters most. "
— Linda, 11/5/2010" Listened to the audiobook read by Everette Plen, who did a wonderful job! "
— Katie, 9/7/2010" alvin ho is scared of many things and he is funny and has a great story "
— Amber, 6/13/2010" Alvin's second adventure is just as fun as the firs book. Alvin goes camping with his dad and finds all sorts of new things to be afraid of. "
— Heather, 4/29/2010" Funny, appealing book about a boy who is scared of everything yet still has an eventful elementary-schoolkid life. <br/> <br/>I just browsed this one, but enough to know this book, and others in the series, are good to recommend to boys who like funny books. "
— Beth, 4/16/2010Everette Plen is an actor and audiobook narrator. He has appeared in Disney’s Really Short Shorts, Criminal Minds, ER, and television commercials. His extensive voice-over work includes readings of Mark Goldblatt’s Twerp, Lenore Look’s Alvin Ho series, and many other titles for young readers.