![]() ![]() Īlthough My Brother Sam Is Dead is a children's book, how it tackles the issue of war, its hardships and consequences, and inevitably, its utter senselessness is very adult-like. In fact, I've started a small notebook where I scribble down whatever comes to mind while reading. My thoughts It's been a while since I've gotten my thoughts about some of the books I've read up on this blog. But how can he choose when it means fighting his father on one side and fighting his brother on the other? War is raging and Tim knows he'll have to make a choice. ![]() ![]() Most people are loyal supporters of the English king - including Tim and Sam's father. But not everyone in town wants to be part of this new America. He talks about defeating the British and becoming independent and free. Sam has enlisted in the new American Revolutionary Army. Sam is smart and brave and always knows the right thing to do. Back blurb of My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier: All his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother, Sam. ![]()
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