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 piata.- 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?
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