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1974 novel by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

My Brother Sam Is Dead is a 1974 young-adult historical fiction novel by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier.

The book takes place in Redding, Connecticut during the American Revolution, and is told from the perspective of a young boy, Timothy Meeker (also known as Tim). The novel details Tim's brother, Samuel, and his desire to fight for the Patriots, despite his father's opposition to the war.

Ultimately, Tim is forced to decide between siding with his brother and joining the colonies’ war efforts, or abiding by his father's anti-war wishes.

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The novel was ranked in ALA's "Most Frequently Challenged Books" and "Banned/Challenged Books" from 1990 to 2000 and 2000 to 2009. During this time period, the novel was subject to much controversy surrounding its use in elementary school classrooms, given several counts of violence and profanity throughout the book.

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