Alvin Ho is an Asian American second grader who is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he’s a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. From the author of the ALA Notable Ruby Lu series comes a funny and touching chapter book—perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers—that introduces a truly unforgettable character.

Alvin Ho does not think the great outdoors is great. It is super-duper scary. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Flash floods 2. Meteorites 3. Lots of creepy trees 4. Pit toilets! Luckily, when his dad suggests—gulp!—a camping trip, Alvin is prepared. He has: 1. A portable generator 2. Night-vision goggles 3. Toilet paper 4. More toilet paper! So grab your mosquito netting and your heavy-duty flashlight and experience the great outdoors with the one and only Alvin Ho.

What's so scary about a birthday party? Alvin Ho can tell you, if he's not too frightened to speak. 1. You might be dressed for bowling...but everyone else is dressed for swimming. 2. You could get mistaken for the piñata...or worse, the donkey, and get a tail pinned on you! 3. Someone might say hello...and expect you to say hello back. 4. You could eat too much cake. 5. You could throw up. So when Alvin received an invitation to a party—a girl's party—how will he ever survive?

Let's face it, when it comes to death, everything is scary. Especially if your name is Alvin Ho and you maybe, sort of, agreed to go to a funeral for your Gunggung's best friend (who was your friend too). Alvin's all freaked out and here's why: 1. He starts seeing bad omens...everywhere. 2. People are telling him creepy things, like how a dead body cools one degree a minute until it reaches room temperature. 3. The dead body might wake up, like in the movies! 4. He has to dress for the funeral (including clean underwear!). 5. He has to be brave. He has to look death smack in the eye. But being brave is hard. What if Alvin's not ready to say goodbye to someone he loves?

Alvin Ho has come face to face with many scary things in the past: -School -Camping -Birthday parties -Even dead bodies But this time he only has one issue, and it's da bomb: his mom is having a baby!

Alvin and his family visit China in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Alvin, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, is taking his fears to a whole new level—or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin’s anxiety is at fever pitch. First there’s the harrowing 16-hour plane ride; then there’s a whole slew of cultural differences to contend eating lunch food for breakfast, kung fu lessons, and acupuncture treatment (yikes!). Not to mention the crowds that make it easy for a small boy to get lost. 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. “Alvin’s a winner.” — New York Post