My Brother Sam Is Dead - Brossura

Collier, James Lincoln; Collier, Christopher

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0439783607 ISBN 13: 9780439783606

Casa editrice: Scholastic Paperbacks, 2005

Riassunto

When Sam Meeker leaves his home in Redding, Connecticut, a town loyal to the king, to fight with the rebel army, he places his family in a very difficult position.

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L'autore:

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.

Product Description:

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 . . . and between his brother and his father.

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• Editore: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0439783607
• ISBN 13: 9780439783606
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 216