My Brother Sam Is Dead Cassette

James Lincoln Collier, Tara McCarthy

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My Brother Sam Is Dead Cassette

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Lincoln Collier, Tara McCarthy

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical War Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

20 pages
ISBN
9780075080275
Pages
20
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
November 2011
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile