My Brother Sam is Dead

Set during the American Revolutionary War, this historical novel follows young Tim Meeker whose family is torn apart when his older brother Sam joins the Continental Army against their father's wishes. The story explores the brutal realities and moral complexities of war through Tim's eyes as he witnesses how the conflict destroys families and communities. The novel deals with themes of loyalty, patriotism, family conflict, and the devastating human cost of war, showing how ordinary people are caught between opposing sides.