When Heroes Die

by Penny Raife Durant

Tragedy hits home when a young boy learns his favorite uncle is dying of AIDS. Breaks new ground in dispelling myths about the AIDS epidemic. Durant should be commended for her frank treatment of a difficult, controversial issue.-- Publishers Weekly.

Genres: LGBT, Fiction, Queer, Young Adult, Realistic Fiction

Library Binding

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[Bella · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book moved me more than I was expecting it too. As well as being an examination of AIDS, it was about grief, and how young people can deal with grief when someone close to them dies. I didn't want to get choked up when I read this book, but I absolutely did. None of the tension felt manufactured, but some of the characters, particularly the best friend and the love interest, were one-dimensional.