My brother Sam Is Dead is a young adult historical fiction novel that is set during the time of the American Revolution. The main character—Tim Meeker—is a 14-year-old young man who is caught between two other characters with strong opinions about the war.
Tim's brother, Sam, has decided to join the Continental Army in support of secession from the British. Tim's father, Eliphalet, is loyal to Britain. Because of this loyalty, he is accused by the rebels of selling beef to the British and forced onto a prison ship. While on the prison ship, he contracts Cholera and dies from the disease.
As can be assumed from the book title, Sam also dies after he is executed by his own army when he is falsely accused of stealing cattle from his family.
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