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May 12, 2009 | ISBN 9780375849305 | 6-9 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Jul 08, 2008 | ISBN 9780375849657 | 6-9 years Buy
Jun 23, 2009 | 123 Minutes | 6-9 years Buy
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May 12, 2009 | ISBN 9780375849305 | 6-9 years
Jul 08, 2008 | ISBN 9780375849657 | 6-9 years
Jun 23, 2009 | ISBN 9780739379943 | 6-9 years
123 Minutes
The first book in a 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!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, an Asian American second grader, 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, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him? “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post
Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to… More about Lenore Look
“A witty glossary and Pham’s simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Look’s . . . intuitive grasp of children’s emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday
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