Here's the first 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 both beginning and reluctant readers. 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 he s a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. 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. Newsday Alvin s a winner. New York Post