My Brother Sam Is Dead
My Brother Sam Is Dead
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My Brother Sam Is Dead

Written by James Lincoln Collier
Book #1 in the Brother Sam Series
$8.58
11 - 15
Reading age
240
Page count
207
Words per page
770L
Lexile measure
Jun 1, 2005
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780439783606
    Publication Date
    June 1, 2005
    Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
    Page Count
    240
    Words Per Page
    207
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    11 - 15 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    84028787
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    180749953
    Lexile® Level
    770L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    127
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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