Thursday, February 8, 2007

My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier JFIC

Whose side are you on? A historical fiction piece based on how the American Revolution tore a family apart. Tim Meeker's family are Tori's, who support the British King, during the American Revolution. Tim's father kicks his son, Sam, out as soon as he realizes that he is going to fight with the American rebels. What would you do if your brother fought with the rebels? Tim has to decide who side he should be on. A very chilling book about the casualities of war on both sides. Grades 5 and up due to graphic scenes of warfare.

Food for Thought: Which side do you think was right?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great work.

Anonymous said...

Tim's dad didn't kick Sam out. Sam ran away.