My Brother Sam Is Dead
My Brother Sam Is Dead (1974) is a young adult historical fiction novel by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier. The book realistically depicts what happened in the American Revolution. The novel details the young boy Sam's desire to fight for the rebels, despite his father's opposition. It is told from the viewpoint of Sam's brother, Tim.
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| Author | James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
Publication date | 1974 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 218 pg. |
| ISBN | 0-590-42792-X |
| OCLC | 20572784 |
Reception
It is a Newbery Honor book that was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book and nominated for a National Book Award in 1975. The ALA reports that My Brother Sam is Dead was the twelfth most frequently challenged book in the period from 1990 to 2000,[1] and the 27th most challenged book from 2000 to 2009.[2]
In popular culture
The song 'Sam (Is Dead)' by Odd Future members Tyler, The Creator and Domo Genesis is titled after the novel.