45 pages 1 hour read

James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier

My Brother Sam Is Dead

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1974

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My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier is widely praised for its realistic portrayal of the American Revolutionary War and complex characters, especially in depicting a family's divided loyalties. However, some critics find its graphic content and slow pacing unsuitable for younger readers. Overall, it’s a compelling yet controversial historical novel.

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Who Should Read My Brother Sam Is Dead?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction like Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes or The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare will appreciate My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier. Ideal for middle school students, it combines a gripping narrative with Revolutionary War settings and themes of loyalty and conflict.

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Reading Age

12-14years

Lexile Level

770L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Period
American Revolution
Themes
Relationships: Family
Society: War
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Topics
Military / War
Education
History: World