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James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier - My Brother Sam Is Dead: Literature Guide
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The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War -- now with special After Words bonus features!All his life, Tim Meeker...
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The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War -- now with special After Words bonus features!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 . . .
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4 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Great history lesson book
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Pros: Great history lesson
Cons: sad ending
Bottom Line:
Pretty ok
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Definitely worth checking out!
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Pros: Once you get into it, you won't want to put it down.
Cons: The beginning was a little boring. Read More at Epinions.com
At what price? Censorship write-off
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Pros: Great history lesson for older children.
Cons: I didn't like the ending, but who does like all the results of war?
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This award-winning book is great to use to get children interested in the Revolutionary War, and spur discussions on war and its atrocities.
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A Staggering Look at the Revolution
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Pros: Stark language revealing a starker story
Cons: The epilogue is a trifle pat. Read More at Epinions.com
