Book Series · 3 Books

Brother Sam Books

In order from My Brother Sam Is Dead to The Winter Hero.

The Brother Sam series is a set of 3 chapter books by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier, published between 1974 and 1978. Written for ages 9–15, most books run about 190 pages. Subjects across the series include family problems and American Revolutionary War.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1974

My Brother Sam Is Dead

By James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier

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

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

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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.

In reading order

Brother Sam Series

3 books · Published 1974–1978

#1 in Series

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$858

My Brother Sam Is Dead

Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1974

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

Series

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$499

The Bloody Country

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1976

A family caught in a colonial land dispute faces unexpected challenges.

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$350

The Winter Hero

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1978

A young farmer joins a rebellion to fight oppressive taxes threatening their livelihood.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Brother Sam series?

There are 3 books in the Brother Sam series. It began with My Brother Sam Is Dead in 1974, and the newest book, The Winter Hero, was published in 1978.