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Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions

Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions

Reviewed by: Laurel T. Parker - Windham Public Library, Windham, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 18, 2014

Review

Alvin Ho is back, this time taking off to visit relatives in China which is very far away from Concord, Massachusetts. Alvin's good intentions, sweet soul, and constant ability to create panic situations are in full swing throughout this sixth volume in the series. His ever present PDK (Personal Disaster Kit), carefully packed before airplane travel, falls upon the hands of airport security, and is wiped out. With great humor Look infuses Alvin and his family with believable circumstances. A most enjoyable reference to his baby sister Claire as a fish is enhanced as each time he finds a new type of fish to call her. Artwork by Pham is spot on and is less abundant than in a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book and can be used as a hook for folks looking for something other than DWK suggestions. A great romp with Alvin, his family, and the relatives in China. This series is maintaining its appeal and quality well.

Overall Book Score: excellent