My Brother Sam Is Dead
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1974 · Est. 4.5 hour read

My Brother Sam Is Dead

Written by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

Book #1 in the Brother Sam series

A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals.

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216 pages· 49,683 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 770L
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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.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1975)Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (1975)
At a glance
Format
Pages
216
Words
49,683
Reading age
11–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439783606
LCCN
84028787
OCLC
180749953

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