My Brother Sam Is Dead Cassette
James Lincoln Collier, Tara McCarthy
My Brother Sam Is Dead Cassette
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James Lincoln Collier, Tara McCarthy
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There’s a secret about a brother who faces a tough challenge during a time of war. What he does will change everything for his family—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This audiobook edition of 'My Brother Sam Is Dead' offers an engaging way for early readers to explore themes of family, loyalty, and the American Revolution through a historic fiction lens. Suitable for ages 5-8 with a reading level at grade 2.0, it includes supportive materials like chapter summaries and discussion questions to enhance comprehension. Parents should note the story involves war-related themes but is presented with sensitivity appropriate for young children.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780075080275
- Pages
- 20
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- November 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction