Alex, the Kid with AIDS

Resource Type

Book

Description

"When a new boy who has AIDS joins Michael's fourth-grade class, Michael reluctantly becomes his work partner. He soon learns, however, that Alex is funny, creative, and mischievous. He says he can do anything he wants because "I'm sick," so the two boys write an insulting poem about their teacher. Alex's wish to be treated like everyone else is granted--both boys are disciplined, but their friendship is strengthened. Factual information about AIDS is woven into the story fairly unobtrusively. However, some of the more traumatic elements of this illness are glossed over in an effort to promote the message--kids with AIDS are still kids. Overall, the characters are credible; Michael's narration rings true, and Alex's use of his disease to escape punishment seems realistic." (Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI) Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)

Languages

English

ISBN

0807502472

Author

Linda Walvoord Girard

Publication

1993

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