Some of the most humorous parts involve misconceptions about death and funerals that Alvin and his friends have. Even though the book deals with death, it does so in a sensitive way without losing the trademark humor that make these books enjoyable to read. Alvin's fears make him especially susceptible to superstitions about death. Losing a loved one is difficult for anyone, adult or child. In this fourth book especially, it is easy to relate to Alvin. His fears and good intentions make him a very sympathetic character, even if one does not have numerous fears as does Alvin. Sometimes the author makes the character so real that you can sympathize even without having similar experiences. At least that is true in my experience, but not always. In many books, the more the reader connects to the main character(s), the more they are likely to appreciate the book. WhenĪlvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go Something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. In this fourth book in the Alvin Ho series, Alvin is facing Neurotic second grader is back, in the most touching Alvin Ho book toĭate. Written by Lenore Look, illustrated by LeUyen Pham Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances
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