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

Name: The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery
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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author, Newbery Honor recipient, and National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin presents both the heroism and the treachery of one of the Revolutionary War's most infamous players in his biography of Benedict Arnold. Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction Winner of the YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Most people know that Benedict Arnold was America's first, most notorious traitor. Few know that he was also one of its greatest Revolutionary War heroes. Steve Sheinkin's accessible biography, The Notorious Benedict Arnold, introduces young readers to the real Arnold: reckless, heroic, and driven. Packed with first-person accounts, astonishing American Revolution battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale from history. “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) “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) Also by Steve Sheinkin:

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Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion
King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution
Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War
Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America

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Looking for an action-packed and gripping adventure tale from history? Look no further than "The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery" by Steve Sheinkin. This New York Times bestselling biography dives deep into the life of Benedict Arnold, one of the Revolutionary War's most infamous players. Discover the real Arnold, a reckless yet heroic Revolutionary War hero, through Sheinkin's accessible and captivating storytelling.

With first-person accounts, astonishing battle scenes from the American Revolution, and unexpected twists, "The Notorious Benedict Arnold" is a page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very end. You'll witness Arnold's heroics and his eventual betrayal, making for a thrilling and thought-provoking read. Don't miss out on this brilliant, fast-paced biography that reads like an action-packed adventure novel.

Don't just take our word for it, critics are raving about Steve Sheinkin's remarkable storytelling skills. Kirkus Reviews gives it a starred review, praising Sheinkin's mastery of the material, lively prose, and use of eyewitness accounts. Horn Book Magazine also gives it a starred review, highlighting the complex themes that emerge, including the political machinations within the Continental army.

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