Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Orchard Books (1995), 127 pages
Description
Liam's father has AIDS, and his family cannot talk about it until Liam reveals a secret that he has tried to deny ever since he saw his father embracing another man at the beach.
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LibraryThing member madhamster
Liam's father is dying of AIDS, which has separated the family consisting of Liam and his parents. His mother tells Liam that his father contracted AIDS due to a blood transfusion, but Liam had seen his father with another man years earlier and knows that his mother is lying. This information has
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poisoned Liam against his father, but comes to a form of acceptance by the end of his father's life. Show Less
LibraryThing member rdg301library
Liam’s father is dying of AIDS. Liam becomes suspicious when his mother tell him that a recent blood transfusion is to blame. He recalls seeing his father embracing another man at the beach. Liam becomes angry with his family for their dishonesty. He feels betrayed by his father’s homosexual
This is a very realistic story. This novel depicts the struggles of married, closeted gay men. This is an issue that is very relevant in today’s society and this novel is a great way to introduce students to the struggles of the families in this situation.
Realistic Fiction chapter book
Reading Level: 4.7
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affair. It isn’t until he spends time with his father that they begin to repair their relationship. Although Liam has acknowledged the truth he is not able to share it with others. This is a very realistic story. This novel depicts the struggles of married, closeted gay men. This is an issue that is very relevant in today’s society and this novel is a great way to introduce students to the struggles of the families in this situation.
Realistic Fiction chapter book
Reading Level: 4.7
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Subjects
Awards
Notable Children's Book (1996)
Teacher Favorites Award (1994-1996)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
127 p.; 6 inches
ISBN
0531068927 / 9780531068922
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