My Brother Sam Is Dead - Hardcover

Collier, James Lincoln; Collier, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0027229807 ISBN 13: 9780027229806

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1984

Synopsis

A young rebel's decision to fight against the British affects his Tory family

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War

About the Author:

This award-winning author graduated from Clark University and earned a Ph.D. at Columbia University in History. Born in 1930 in New York City, Collier is an active member in many organizations such as the Connecticut Historical Commission and the State Museum Advisory Board. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor. He previously worked as a junior high school teacher. Collier enjoys writing for children because he wants to show them that history is both interesting and important. His specialty is in the Revolutionary Era and New England. Christopher Collier lives with his wife in Orange, Connecticut and is the father of three. He is currently Professor Emeritus of American History at the University of Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0027229807
• ISBN 13: 9780027229806
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224