My Brother Sam Is Dead (Apple Signature)
by James Lincoln Collier
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Author: James Lincoln CollierEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-01
ISBN: 0439783607
Number of pages: 240
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Summary: 4 Stars
One major conflict in the book is when Sam comes home with a rebel uniform on. Sam's father is very upset when Sam does this because he is against the war. When Sam comes home with a rebel uniform on, he and his father get into a long argument about it. Until he finally gives up and tells Sam to leave. In the end, the conflict is not resolved. He and his father never come to an agreement.
In the book Season of Life, the main character, Joe Ehrman's job was to go around to different places and teach groups of boys about manhood. In the book, My brother Sam is Dead, the main character Sam is transformed from a boy to a man by the war. The two characters are alike because they transform boys into men or are transformed from a boy to a man. From what I have read, I think that if Sam wasn't executed that he would have been a nice friend for Joe. If the two met today, they would probably help each other by sharing life experiences that may assist them with their future problems. They would also share the same morals and views.
My Brother Sam is Dead is a compelling story about a boy who is determined to break free of his parents protective hold and join the militia. A militia which is now being attacked by British soldiers in a fight for American independence. Even though Sam is gone at war, everyday life must go on. That includes running the family tavern in a troubled economy, and taking the yearly trip to the market to sell their cattle. Sam's father and most of the town are against the war. His brother Tim looks up to him and wants to follow along to join the militia. Although, his mother has already lost one son in a previous war and isn't about to give up another. While in the militia, Sam learns that the general in charge of him likes to make an example of lawbreakers. That means public execution. Now with one son fighting the British, and the other at home helping run the family tavern, all the Meeker's can do is wait for Sam's safe return.
After reading this book I would definitely recommend it to someone else. I thought it was a good book because it taught you a lot about the Revolutionary War. I think someone in middle school who is studying the Revolution or is interested in the war would be interested in this book. I think people will enjoy this book because it gives you a personal perspective on the war. Not just the facts from the history book.
The theme I picked was when Tim was learning to be a man by looking at the people around him. Those people were his father who was very conservative and experienced. Also his brother Sam who is very adventuresome, and curious. This theme relates to some of the situations in my own life. When two people are talking about their points of view, instead of believing them, I will research it so I can find out the real answer. I will learn from others around me but still make my own views.
Summary of My Brother Sam Is Dead (Apple Signature)
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.
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