Unfinished dreams by Jane Breskin Zalben

Unfinished dreams by Jane Breskin Zalben. Simon & Schuster, 1996.

A touching book which shows the power an inspirational teacher can have over students. Jason's principal, Mr Carr, has always encouraged Jason's love of the violin.  Now Mr Carr has resigned as he is dying of AIDS.  As the reality of Mr Carr's death comes nearer Jason reminiscences about the other losses he has survived, that of his pet rabbit, Sniffles, and his grandfather. The strength found in memories, and living a life by the examples given, is strong in this novel. Discussions about prejudice and myths about AIDS are integrated into the text.