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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1974 · Est. 4.5 hour read
My Brother Sam Is Dead
By James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier
Book #1 in the Brother Sam series
A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 19,726 ratings
216 pages· 49,683 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Tim Meeker admires his brother Sam, who joins the American Revolution, defying their loyalist father. As war divides their town, Tim faces a heart-wrenching choice: support the rebels or stay loyal to his family. Will he follow his brother's path or uphold his father's beliefs? The stakes are high, and Tim's decision could change everything.
From the publisher
The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary WarAll his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother Sam. Sam’s smart and brave – and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British – including Tim and Sam’s father. With the war soon raging, Tim know he’ll have to make a choice – between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats . . . and between his brother and his father.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 216
- Words
- 49,683
- Reading age
- 11–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 770L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 127
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1974
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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