tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post1662160577398245984..comments2024-01-17T00:09:34.642-08:00Comments on Jenni Enzor: MMGM: Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist AttractionsJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-16842485238832434822015-05-05T10:34:03.642-07:002015-05-05T10:34:03.642-07:00I'm a HUGE fan of the Alvin Ho books and am gl...I'm a HUGE fan of the Alvin Ho books and am glad to see someone else likes them. Yes, we definitely need more younger-grade books for boysIron Guy Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-75811863758280547142015-03-30T19:51:38.094-07:002015-03-30T19:51:38.094-07:00Some years ago I attended a Humor Panel at SCBWI N...Some years ago I attended a Humor Panel at SCBWI NYC Nationals where Lenore Look opened up her bag of humor tricks and generously shared her tips. Something I still tap, when stuck, and use regularly! I've been a fan of her books since, but let myself get distracted from them of late. Looks like I need to pick them up again!Suzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-64589075784549936952015-03-30T16:49:52.524-07:002015-03-30T16:49:52.524-07:00I read the first Alvin Ho book but have never had ...I read the first Alvin Ho book but have never had the time to read any of the sequels. This one sounds great. I'll be sure to track it down. Thanks for bringing Alvin back on my radar screen.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-33197247515776387962015-03-30T15:24:14.891-07:002015-03-30T15:24:14.891-07:00Yes, that captures how an older brother feels abou...Yes, that captures how an older brother feels about a baby sister, doesn't it?Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-14535615727719180992015-03-30T15:23:11.516-07:002015-03-30T15:23:11.516-07:00We definitely need more. And it's always nice ...We definitely need more. And it's always nice to find ones with well-rounded characters.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-69688172744289203002015-03-30T15:21:55.352-07:002015-03-30T15:21:55.352-07:00My thoughts exactly! My thoughts exactly! Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-58393374440220441782015-03-30T15:21:24.443-07:002015-03-30T15:21:24.443-07:00Thanks for all the recs, Joanne! My son has enjoye...Thanks for all the recs, Joanne! My son has enjoyed the Cam Jansen books too. I've forgotten about Encyclopedia Brown. I will have to check out the Gutman series. It sounds like fun!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-17935931240566524852015-03-30T15:20:07.035-07:002015-03-30T15:20:07.035-07:00It was a lot of fun, but then I love anything set ...It was a lot of fun, but then I love anything set in China. I hope you enjoy it, Rosi!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-39245816882458971692015-03-30T14:20:01.398-07:002015-03-30T14:20:01.398-07:00Sounds totally fun- and just crazy enough that kid...Sounds totally fun- and just crazy enough that kids would read it.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-27754380566175522342015-03-30T13:55:18.675-07:002015-03-30T13:55:18.675-07:00I remember reading and loving the first book in th...I remember reading and loving the first book in this series. Alvin is so endearing, with his "so-so anxiety disorder." (i.e. social anxiety). How funny that he calls his baby sister different fish names. Reminds me of the way Clementine (another chapter book protagonist) calls her baby brother various vegetable names. <br /><br />Clementine is a series that I think appeals to both girls and boys, since she's not a "girly girl". My older son (now 28, so it's been a while) adored Cam Jansen books at that age. And Encyclopedia Brown. Don't know if those are still available. Dan Gutman's My Weird School seems to appeal to boys and girls. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-86632509594431354612015-03-30T12:08:14.041-07:002015-03-30T12:08:14.041-07:00I read one Alvin Ho book and really didn't lik...I read one Alvin Ho book and really didn't like it. Maybe I should give this one a try some time. You make it sound pretty attractive. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-55210454784075830242015-03-30T12:02:11.825-07:002015-03-30T12:02:11.825-07:00Great that this is a book that would appeal to boy...Great that this is a book that would appeal to boys who are reluctant readers. And you're right, there aren't that many for them.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-69230625252135484452015-03-30T10:09:29.877-07:002015-03-30T10:09:29.877-07:00Fish names? That's funny. You're right, no...Fish names? That's funny. You're right, not many books aimed at boys.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com