Austin M. My Brother Sam is Dead

Dear Alyssa,

When I first started reading I chose the Maze Runner first but after I left it at my grandparents house I decided to start reading My Brother Sam is Dead. I am on page 132 and so far the book has really surprised me. Before this all started that wasn’t one of my top three choices and I didn’t think I would enjoy it as nearly as much as the others. After reading it for a few nights it has proved me wrong.

What really stands out to me is how the writer connects a kids daily life and a revolutionary war so well. The connection is made because the kids father is a Tory; which means he believes in the English government, and the kids brother went off to fight for the colonists.  After reading chapter nine I had to take a little break because of how emotional it was and what it would feel like if this same situation ever happened to me. These are also the things that make me want to keep reading because there is never a dull moment.

On of my favorite characters so far is probably Sam because its how I would want to be if I lived in that time. What interests me the most about Sam is that he stays loyal and brave on what is right, even though about everyone in his town thinks differently and is unsupportive of what he is doing. Also, while reading about him though it’s hard to imagine being away from the people you care about for so long. The soldiers going off to war and not being able to come home makes me think it must feel like being locked in a room and not being able to get out.

I have really been enjoying this book so far and cant wait to hear your thoughts on the book you are reading!

Austin