The Notorious Benedict Arnold A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery

by Sheinkin, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781250024602
• ISBN10: 1250024609
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-02-19
• Publisher: Square Fish

Summary

Most people know that Benedict Arnold was America's first, most notorious traitor. Few know that he was also one of its greatest war heroes. This accessible biography introduces young readers to the real Arnold: reckless, heroic, and driven. Packed with first-person accounts, astonishing battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale.

Author Biography

Steve Sheinkin  is the award-winning author of several fascinating books on American history, including The Notorious Benedict Arnold, which won the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults and the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for nonfiction. His recent book Bomb was a Newbery Honor Book, National Book Award finalist, and winner of the Sibert Award as well as theYALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Table of Contents

Horn Book Magazine Fanfare List, Best of 2010 

School Library Journal, Best Children’s Books of 2010

* “Sheinkin sees Arnold as America’s ‘original action hero’ and succeeds in writing a brilliant, fast-paced biography that reads like an adventure novel. . . . The author’s obvious mastery of his material, lively prose and abundant use of eyewitness accounts make this one of the most exciting biographies young readers will find.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “American history is brought to life in this engaging story of revolution and treason. . . . The Notorious Benedict Arnold is likely to make readers want to learn more about the American Revolution and its players, great and small.” —School Library Journal, starred review

* “Several complex political, social, and military themes emerge, one of the most prominent being that within the Continental army, often simplistically depicted as single-minded patriots, beat hearts scheming with political machinations that are completely familiar today. . . . Arnold’s inexorable clash with Gates and his decision to turn traitor both chill and compel.” —Horn Book Magazine, starred review

“History junkies are in for a treat when they pick up this lively, highly readable biography of the U.S.’s most vilified traitor. . . . A worthy addition to all libraries.” —Booklist