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Heres the fourth book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader whos afraid of everything, is facing something truly scary the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvins GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin gulp volunteers to go with him to the funeral.From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world. NewsdayAlvins a winner. New York Post,
About the Author
Lenore Look began making picture books in kindergarten, and it took her the next thirty years to get it right. Her first book was finally published in 1999, followed by more picture books and two chapter book series. On good days, she's a regular writing machine. On bad days, she goes shopping. Her Alvin Ho series has turned her into a Red Sox fan (see photo) , and a wearer of Sox paraphernalia (see photo) , and a collector of Fenway Park trivia (see same photo) . Her Ruby Lu series is set in Seattle, where she grew up, and makes her long for foggy mornings and slugs on the sidewalks. She currently lives in New Jersey.
