Tell the Wolves I'm Home ( 355 Pags)

This is Carol Rifka Brunt's debut novel, which explains why I've never read anything of hers! It is an interesting look at several subjects, which at one point were taboo, but have become accepted today! A young girl is unaware that her godfather, uncle Finn, is gay and has developed A.I.D.S. June is in middle school and early high school during the course of the book. Her character changes as she becomes less naive and more independent. After her uncle's death, she secretly meets and becomes friends with his lover, Tony. Her mother and father know nothing about this. Unbeknownst to both June and Tony, Finn has asked both of them to care for the other. And they do, right up until June brings Tony to her home where he dies. There are all kinds of opportunities for discussion after this book has been read. Is it ever OK to keep secrets from your parents? Why do some people feel jealousy and the need to compete in family relationships? If this book is read by students, it's important for them to realize that time has changed attitudes and fears about AIDS.