My Brother Sam Is Dead by James And Chris Collier
	List Price:   $6.99 Unit Price:   $5.59 You Save:   $1.40 (20%) ISBN-10:   059042792X ISBN-13:   9780590427920 Publisher:   Scholastic Inc; Scholastic Paperbacks Edition:   Revised, illustrated Category:   Young Adults Pub. Date:   February 2003 Pages:   224 Format:   Mass Market Ages:   10 and UP Grades:   5 to 9
Description/Notes
The story, based partially on fact, of a Connecticut family divided in loyalties during the Revolutionary War. Torn by War All his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother, Sam. Sam is smart and brave and always knows the right thing to do. Everyone in town admires him. Until now. Sam has enlisted in the new American Revolutionary Army. He talks about defeating the British and becoming independent and free. But not everyone in town wants to be a part of this new America. Most people are loyal supporters of the English king-including Tim and Sam's father. War is raging and Tim knows he'll have to make a choice. But how can he choose when it means fighting his father on one side and fighting his brother on the other? James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier have co-authored eight historical novels for young adults, including The Bloody Country, Who is Carrie?, and With Every Drop of Blood. Christopher, a professor who specializes in early American history, provides the historical theme and framework for the novels. His brother, James, a musician, editor, and writer, gives life to the characters and plot. The Collier brothers have also collaborated on more than two dozen nonfiction works for young people in the 'Drama of American History' series. James Lincoln Collier lives in New York City. Christopher Collier lives in Orange, Connecticut. 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. 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. Young Tim Meeker is caught between his brother's patriotism and his father's Tory sympathies in this story of the American Revolution. This classic is now repackaged in this paperback format.