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Summary: Boring, but somewhat interesting book
Review: This book was boring, except for a few events that kept you hooked for about 1 minute, but then it went back to its slow, dull pace which is through out the whole book. The title was really strange, and I think they could of picked a better one. The ending was the best part (though it was sad) and you knew what was going to happen since the name of the book.
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Summary: I did not like this book.
Review: I did not like this book. I had to read it for school and I hated it. The characters and plot were bad and the title gave away what happened at the end of the book which was annoying.
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Summary: BIRTH PANGS OF A NATION
Review: Set in Redding Ridge,CT, in the days immediately following the battles of Lexington and Concord, this story unfolds slowly but inexorably, presenting the harsh realities of war upon ordinary people. Not only soldiers but their immediate families must endure the horrors of revolution. This was particularly poingant for the fictitious Meeker family: Father, Mother, Sam (16) and Timmy (10). Compounding the local suffering is the fact that their political loyalties are dividied, for they live in a Tory area of Connecticut. Timmy resepcts his father who is smart and a loyal kingsman; but he also admires his daring older brother, who defies his father to run off and join a regiment of Rebels (or Patriots) depending on your viewpoint. Throughout the entire novel the young hero struggles to choose one side over the other, but he always tries to help and protect Sam. Don't be put off by the title, for the book offers hope along with anxiety over Sam's fate, as it portrays a realistic glimpse into a difficult era: the Civil war was not the only time in our history when families were torn assunder by politics. Readers may well reflect on the cost to those Colonial families, as we enjoy the benefits of their sacrifice. A thoughtful, provocative tale which strives to remain neutral, which will educate the mind and touch the heart of American readers. (Concludes with a note as to which events really happened and which characters actually existed.)
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Summary: A family has to face war!
Review: This is a book about a family who is facing war and doesn't want to. The family lives in Redding, Connecticut. The Americans are trying to beat Great Britain for freedom. The characters are Sam, Father, and the soldiers. Sam wants to fight in the war. He likes it. Father doesn't want Sam to go play soldier boy. Father doesn't want to lose his sons. In some of the story like when people got killed I was scared and sad and in some parts of the story like when Tim tried to help his brother I was glad. This story teaches us that nobody wins a war because they lose people and it's hard to decide which side is right or wrong.
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Summary: A book with action, suspense, and drama!
Review: If you are looking for a good book, My Brother Sam Is Dead is for you. It contains action, suspense, and drama. The main characters are Tim, Sam, and Life Meeker. The story takes place in the small town of Redding, Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. One night some cattle thieves steal some of the Meeker's cattle. To find out what happens, read My Brother Sam Is Dead. This story taught me that you should think very carefully before you go picking sides!
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Summary: It was sad, couragous, and exciting for all ages
Review: My brother sam is dead was the best book i have ever read. a boy that wanted to be compared to his red-coat brother sam. filled with joy, excitment, sad and couragous for all ages.
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Summary: Great historical reading! Powerful plot!
Review: My Brother Sam is Dead is a captivating tale that brings history to life in an delightful reading. Collier and Collier combine their talents as historian and writer to produce a powerfully touching piece of historical fiction enjoyable for all ages. Great pedagogical novel in either a History or an English class!
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Summary: A wonderful and exciting book about a boy and change.
Review: My Brother Sam Is Dead is a great book! It is about a stubborn boy filled with excitment and his scared little brother who is trying to be more like his big brother. I recommend this book for people who like books about the revolutionary war because it offers a very stiring and emotional perspective from a boy about war. A 7th grade student from Frank Wagner Middle School in Monroe, Washington.
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Summary: Good perspective on life during Revolutionary War
Review: Submitted by my student, Loren Sorber(13): This book was very good. It gave me, and the others who listened to the book, a good perspective on what it is like during war. It also showed the feelings and emotions the characters had about the war. It showed how war affected the community and market. This book also showed me some of the dialect used in those days. This book kept my mind racing on what was going to happen next.
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Summary: This book is definantly one that keeps you asking questions?
Review: We had to read this book in my 5th grade class. At first, from the title, the book looked dumb but once I started reading I LOVED it!!!!! I thought that the title spoiled the book at first but then as I read on I thought of lots and lots of questions to ask the book. If you like a book thats kinda suspensful this is a great one!
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