Losing Uncle Tim facts for kids

Losing Uncle Tim is a children's book written by MaryKate Jordan with illustrations by Judith Friedman. The book was published in 1989 by Albert Whitman & Co., and tells the story of a boy dealing with the death of his uncle due to AIDS. The book was criticized by parents at the time due to its overly realistic take on adult themes in a children's book.

Plot

Tim is a Daniel's uncle and favorite person to spend time with and play games. As times goes on, though, Tim starts going out of his home less and less, eventually stopping completely. Daniel learns that his uncle has AIDS, and that's the reason he feels sick all the time. Daniel and his parents take care of uncle Tim, but he eventually dies to his condition.