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My Brother Sam Is Dead
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Author James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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

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.

In popular culture

The song 'Sam (Is Dead)' by Odd Future members Tyler, The Creator and Domo Genesis is titled after the novel.

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