My Brother Sam Is Dead by Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

240 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War -- now with special After Words bonus features!The Newbery Honor Book My Brother Sam Is Dead joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Inclu...

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Moods

emotional 57%
adventurous 42%
informative 35%
sad 28%
tense 28%
reflective 21%
dark 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.08

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