BOOKS by James Lincoln Collier

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1	My Brother Sam is Dead more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist In this novel set during the American Revolutionary war, a family living in a loyal Tory town faces adversity when one son joins the rebel army. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Decision in Philadelphia: The Constitutional Convention of 1787 more books like this by Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Fifty-five men met in Philadelphia in 1787 to write a document that would create a country and change a world. Here is a remarkable rendering of that fateful time, told with humanity and humor. Includes a complete copy of the Constitution. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Bloody Country more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist In the mid-eighteenth century a family moves from Connecticut to Pennsylvania and becomes involved in the property conflict between the two states. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Jazz Kid more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Set in Gangland Chicago in 1923, this is the story of 12-year-old Paulie Horvath who dreams of becoming a jazz musician. In an effort to achieve his goals, he sneaks into jazz clubs for coronet lessons, an activity that gets him in trouble with the mob. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	With Every Drop of Blood: A Novel of the Civil War more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist In this story set during the Civil War, young Johnny is devastated when his father is wounded while fighting for the South. He promises his father that he will take care of the family but when the Rebel troops need a volunteer, Johnny takes off on a dangerous mission. Johnny gets a first hand look at what slavery must be like when he is captured ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
6	Winter Hero more books like this by Jane Lincoln Collier, James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier add to wishlist When the Revolutionary War ends, 14-year-old Justin is caught up in the disaster of Shay's Rebellion and, through his experiences as a soldier, learns the truth about heroism, cowardice, and war. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $81.80! \| SVS
7	War Comes to Willy Freeman more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Wilhelmina Freeman is 13 when her father is killed and her mother captured by the British and taken to New York City. Heartsick and alone, Willy disguises herself as a boy and sets off to try to find her mother. Once in the New York, Willy finds a home at Fraunces Tavern, owned by the kind Sam Fraunces. There, Willy waits anxiously for news of her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Teddy Bear Habit more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist First published in 1967, this favorite is now back in print. Twelve-year-old George Stable wants to be a rock star someday, but he gets horrible stage fright unless he has his teddy bear with him. Hiding his teddy in his guitar seems like a good idea, until George discovers someone has hidden stolen jewels in his beloved bear's stuffing! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $78.21! \| first editions
9	The Clock more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist The Industrial Revolution was supposed to bring progress, but for 15-year-old Annie, it means the end to her dreams of becoming a teacher when she is sent to work in the mill to pay off her father's debts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions
10	The Empty Mirror more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist From the author of "My Brother Sam Is Dead" comes this chilling story about losing identity and finding family. Orphaned Nick has grown up in his uncle Jack's care on the wooded coast of New England. When Nick can no longer see his reflection in the mirror or the lake, his trouble really begins. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Benny Goodman and the Swing Era more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Born of poor Jewish immigrant parents in Chicago in 1909, Benny Goodman joined the local synagogue band at the age of ten with two of his brothers. As he was the smallest of the three, he was given a clarinet. Within a decade he was a musical legend, constantly in demand for radio shows and guest appearances with America's leading jazz orchestras. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Jazz: The American Theme Song more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Praised by the Washington Post as a `tough, unblinkered critic,' James Lincoln Collier is probably the most controversial writer on jazz today. His iconoclatic articles, and his acclaimed biographies of the jazz greats continue to spark debate in jazz circles. With the publication of Jazz: The American Theme Song, Collier does nothing to soften ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Rise of Selfishness in America more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist In this book James Collier asks how did America get from a sociable code to which self-restraint was a cardinal virtue to one in which self gratitude is a central idea and normal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.04! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Louis Armstrong: An American Genius more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Louis Armstrong. "Satchmo." To millions of fans, he was just a great entertainer. But to jazz aficionados, he was one of the most important musicians of our times--not only a key figure in the history of jazz but a formative influence on all of 20th-century popular music. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, Chicago, and New York during the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Jump Ship to Freedom more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist All Daniel Arabus and his mother have left from his father are the soldiers' notes he earned fighting in the army during the Revolutionary War. Daniel and his mother want to use the notes toward buying their freedom, but Captain Ivers, their owner, takes the notes from them. When Captain Ivers forces Daniel aboard his ship to take him to the West ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16	The Empyt Mirror by Collier James Lincoln add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Rich and Famous: The Further Adventures of George Stable more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist First published in 1975, this favorite is back in print. When he's discovered after six seconds of being on TV, George Stable is groomed to be the hot new singing sensation, "The Boy Next Door". But George's dad has other plans for him for the summer, so George must weave a web of deception in order to get his music career off the ground. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Dreadful Revenge of Ernest Gallen more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Set during the Great Depression, this page-turner by the Newbery Honor-winning author of "My Brother Sam Is Dead" follows a young boy who is determined to uncover the secrets of a small town and discover the truth about his grandfather. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist When the Depression strikes America, throwing milions out of work, 12-year-old Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. When Petey's much-admired cousin Steve starts ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
20 view cover	Sitting Bull You Never Knew more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist NATIONAL STANDARDS: Social Studies.II. Time, Continuity, and Change.- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- Identify and use sources for reconstructing the past (diaries, pictures, maps).V. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- Identify examples of tensions between and among ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.26! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	American Portraits: The Worst of Times more books like this by James Lincoln Collier, McGraw-Hill add to wishlist Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
22 view cover	Alexander Hamilton You Never Knew more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist NATIONAL STANDARDS: Social Studies.II. Time, Continuity, and Change.- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- Identify and use sources for reconstructing the past (diaries, pictures, maps)- V. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- Identify examples of tensions between and among ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.21! \| SVS
23	My Crooked Family more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Roger's mother drinks--and his father isn't home much. Roger is hungry, and there's neither food nor money in the house. Without thinking, he steals food for himself and his younger sister and is arrested. "Collier does an excellent job in portraying the poverty, hunger and abuse that drive Roger to illicit activity, and his novel . . . is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.35! \| first editions
24	Making of Jazz more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25	The Winchesters more books like this by James Lincoln Collier add to wishlist Fourteen-year-old Chris, a poor relation of the wealthy Winchesters, must chose whether to be on the side of management or labor when his classmates' parents go on strike at the Winchester mill in response to a wage cut. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $515.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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