--- product_id: 7482483 title: "Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes" price: "66.93 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7482483-alvin-ho-allergic-to-birthday-parties-science-projects-and-other store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes **Price:** 66.93 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes - **How much does it cost?** 66.93 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7482483-alvin-ho-allergic-to-birthday-parties-science-projects-and-other) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description There's nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third 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! Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain: • You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. • You could get mistaken for the piñata. • You could eat too much cake. • You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive? 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 Review: Big fans of the Alvin Ho series - I have reviewed other books in the Alvin Ho series. We started backwards with the 6th book in the series (Allergic to the Great Wall) and ended up enjoying it so much that we purchased the rest of the series. What we enjoy is the author's offbeat sense of humor, the clever illustrations, and the warm and funny portrayal of a very idiosyncratic Chinese-American second-grader. As I've said in other reviews, our family appreciates the references woven throughout the Alvin Ho books to Chinese and Chinese-American culture. (Readers: Consult the glossary in the back of the book if you are unsure about a concept or word referenced in the book.) We are Asian-American and it is wonderful to have a book about an Asian-American kid that isn't obviously beating you over the head with, "Look here! This book is about MULTICULTURALISM and CHINESE-NESS!" The Alvin Ho books are much more subtle than that. Basically, the books are about a kid who happens to be Chinese-American - his culture is part of his life, of course, but it's not as though it is the be-all and end-all of his life...because, like any other kid growing up in the USA, he has other interests, hobbies, and concerns. Note also that one of Alvin's friends in the book is portrayed as having a physical disability -- and again, this is portrayed as something that makes her interesting and kind of cool, but it is not something that is harped on. Five stars. Review: My son is so disappointed..... :-(( - that he finished this third book.....because there isn't yet a follow up! He is a bright kid, reads well, BUT HATES reading fiction. I've tried so many series with him and he just doesn't enjoy them. However, this is the first fiction book he has enjoyed, he just giggles and laughs while reading. I don't think he identifies with the main character's anxiousness or shyness, but he just loves the humor in the book. Somehow he hated the Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing/Fudge series, he has complained that its like reading a whole book of an introduction, but somehow this series has more plots...whatever...I'm just glad he enjoyed a fiction read finally. He is 7 1/2 yrs old. I don't know what reading level it is as we use the GRL coding system, but he does have trouble with a few words here and there, but overall it was an easy read for him. Now he wants to go back to books about spiders, scorpions and sharks...bleh. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #668,661 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #378 in Children's Asian & Asian American Books #3,935 in Children's Chapter Books (Books) #4,159 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 207 Reviews | ## Images ![Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sJ+hTssoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big fans of the Alvin Ho series *by R***S on July 29, 2016* I have reviewed other books in the Alvin Ho series. We started backwards with the 6th book in the series (Allergic to the Great Wall) and ended up enjoying it so much that we purchased the rest of the series. What we enjoy is the author's offbeat sense of humor, the clever illustrations, and the warm and funny portrayal of a very idiosyncratic Chinese-American second-grader. As I've said in other reviews, our family appreciates the references woven throughout the Alvin Ho books to Chinese and Chinese-American culture. (Readers: Consult the glossary in the back of the book if you are unsure about a concept or word referenced in the book.) We are Asian-American and it is wonderful to have a book about an Asian-American kid that isn't obviously beating you over the head with, "Look here! This book is about MULTICULTURALISM and CHINESE-NESS!" The Alvin Ho books are much more subtle than that. Basically, the books are about a kid who happens to be Chinese-American - his culture is part of his life, of course, but it's not as though it is the be-all and end-all of his life...because, like any other kid growing up in the USA, he has other interests, hobbies, and concerns. Note also that one of Alvin's friends in the book is portrayed as having a physical disability -- and again, this is portrayed as something that makes her interesting and kind of cool, but it is not something that is harped on. Five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My son is so disappointed..... :-(( *by K***T on October 20, 2010* that he finished this third book.....because there isn't yet a follow up! He is a bright kid, reads well, BUT HATES reading fiction. I've tried so many series with him and he just doesn't enjoy them. However, this is the first fiction book he has enjoyed, he just giggles and laughs while reading. I don't think he identifies with the main character's anxiousness or shyness, but he just loves the humor in the book. Somehow he hated the Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing/Fudge series, he has complained that its like reading a whole book of an introduction, but somehow this series has more plots...whatever...I'm just glad he enjoyed a fiction read finally. He is 7 1/2 yrs old. I don't know what reading level it is as we use the GRL coding system, but he does have trouble with a few words here and there, but overall it was an easy read for him. Now he wants to go back to books about spiders, scorpions and sharks...bleh. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love Alvin Ho!! *by C***. on May 20, 2021* Alvin is a scared kid! But he’s also hilarious and completely relatable! We stared reading this series’s with my (then 6) 7 year old last year. I even look forward to enjoying it, when we get a new one. My 4 year old has even started paying attention when I read it out loud, though I think much of it is over her head for right now. This is not the first book in the series, if your new to Alvin Ho, then start from the beginning and enjoy! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7482483-alvin-ho-allergic-to-birthday-parties-science-projects-and-other](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7482483-alvin-ho-allergic-to-birthday-parties-science-projects-and-other) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*