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Title
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Losing Uncle Tim |
| Author |
Marykate Jordan |
| Release
Year |
1989 |
| Reviewed by |
Meridith Herman |
| Review Date |
2008 |
| Type of Book |
Fiction |
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Death of
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Loved one |
| Type of Death |
AIDS |
| Target Age |
Young Children (8-12) |
Summary
A young boy discusses his usual routine with his beloved uncle
-- sledding, drinking apple cider and playing checkers. One day
Uncle Tim falls asleep while sitting by the fire and the young boy
wonders why he is so tired all of a sudden. His mother tells him
that his uncle has AIDS and will eventually die. The little boy
sees the illness taking over his uncle and is initially scared he
will get AIDS too, but is able to come to terms. After his uncle
dies he realizes that his memories of him and his uncle will always
be with him.
Quotes
General Themes
Saying Goodbye/ Memories
What the Reviewer Liked
The book addresses AIDS specifically and shows how children think
of illness, initially feeling they will inevitably get it too before
eventually understanding the whole picture.
Writing Style
Author Qualifications
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