The notorious Benedict Arnold : a true story of adventure, heroism, & treachery

Prologue : October 2, 1780 -- January 14, 1741 -- 1751/1762 -- 1762/1775 -- April 19/May 9, 1775 -- May 10/May 15 -- May 18/June 19, 1775 -- June 1775 -- July 1/September 18, 1775 -- September 18/October 17, 1775 -- October 19/October 29, 1775 -- October 29/November 8, 1775 -- September/November 1775 -- November 8/December 30, 1775 -- December 31, 1775 -- January 1/February 27, 1776 -- January/July 1776 -- May 6/July 28, 1776 -- August 1/October 11, 1776 -- October 11, 1776 -- October 12/November 2, 1776 -- November 1776/April 1777 -- January 4/April 25, 1777 -- April 25/July 11, 1777 -- July 11/August 24, 1777 -- August 28/September 20, 1777 -- September 1777 -- September 20/October 7, 1777 -- October 8, 1777/January 20, 1778 -- November 1777/April 1778 -- April 1/June 19, 1778 -- June 20/September 14, 1778 -- September 25, 1778/February 28, 1779 -- September 1778/April 1779 -- April 8/May 7, 1779 -- May 10/May 30, 1779 -- June 1779/July 1780 -- July 31/September 17, 1780 -- September 19/September 22, 1780 -- September 22/September 23, 1780 -- September 23/September 25, 1780 -- September 25, 1780 -- September 26/October 2, 1780 -- October 3/November 14, 1780 -- Epilogue: 1780/1804.;An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution. 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 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 The Race to Buildand Stealthe World's Most Dangerous Weapon The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Most 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 What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War Born to The First Women's Air Race Across America

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.

The Notorious Benedict Arnold is the winner of the 2011 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Nonfiction.

Winner of the 2012 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction
Winner of the 2011 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction

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. The Notorious Benedict Arnold is the winner of the 2011 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Nonfiction. Provides a biography of America's first traitor--Benedict Arnold--that reads like an adventure tale, full of heroism, treachery, battle scenes, and surprising twists