My Brother Sam Is Dead
by James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier
My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.39 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 240 pages.
About My Brother Sam Is Dead
This classic Newbery Honor Book joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!All 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.War is raging and Tim knows he'll have to make a choice -- between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats . . . and between his brother and his father.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier |
| Published | 1974 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, History |
| Average Rating | 3.39 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,817 |
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What genre is My Brother Sam Is Dead?
My Brother Sam Is Dead is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is My Brother Sam Is Dead worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, My Brother Sam Is Dead has an average score of 3.39 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is My Brother Sam Is Dead?
My Brother Sam Is Dead has 240 pages.
Who wrote My Brother Sam Is Dead?
My Brother Sam Is Dead was written by James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier. It was first published in 1974.
What is the ISBN for My Brother Sam Is Dead?
The ISBN-13 for My Brother Sam Is Dead is 9780439783610.0.
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