The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin is an awardwinning nonfiction book for teen readers. This biography about the life of benedict arnold will take you into a journey through the american revolution and the great and treacherous acts that benedict arnold committed. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin kirkus. How this startling reversal came about is traced in the book, which is rigorously. Now, many years later, ive finally gotten the chance to tell the story. Solomon charitable trust series, author steve sheinkin lectured on his book, the notorious benedict arnold. Copious source notes and quotation notes will lead both report writers and avid. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin thoughtco.
The notorious benidict arnold timeline timetoast timelines. Steve sheinkins accessible biography, the notorious benedict arnold, introduces young readers to the real arnold. In my ten years as a history textbook writer, i was always trying to sneak benedict arnold stories into the books. Winner of the boston globehorn book award for nonfiction. Yes, sheinkin has a self proclaimed obsession with benedict arnold. Benedict arnold the sixth is born to benedict arnold the fiffth and hannah in conneticut. It presents a flashforward to the end of the story, an execution by hanging of an unnamed character. A true story of adventure, heroism and treachery, written by steven sheinkin and published in 2010, is a biography for young readers about one of americas notable war heroes who was also her most famous traitor benedict arnold. He had five brothers and sisters, however, all but one sister died from yellow fever at a young age. He spent his childhood causing mischief in the town he grew up in, and he spent most of his adulthood fighting in the american revolution. Sheinkin sees arnold as americas original action hero and succeeds in writing a brilliant. Annapolis the capital of maryland and location of the united states naval academy. This is a fiery figure who never toed the line and who thought big and acted big from his childhood and on into manhood.
New york times bestselling author, newbery honor recipient, and national book award finalist steve sheinkin presents bot. Dec 28, 2017 the notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin. The notorious benedict arnold ebook by steve sheinkin author. Steve sheinkin is the winner of a 2017 boston globehorn book nonfiction honor award for undefeated. The story follows the colorful and tragic life of the ambitious benedict arnold whose decision to help the british changed the outcome of the american revolution. The story of benedict arnold, americas first traitor, is narrated with suspense and intrigue by mark bramhall. Start studying the notorious benedict arnold study guide. We all know the story of the treason but does anyone know about his father. Had he been killed at the battle of saratoga, hed be one of the greatest heroes of american history, and wed celebrate his life as one of the best action stories we have. Nov 02, 2014 on october 30, 2014, as part of the alfred z. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Few know that he was also one of its greatest war heroes. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the notorious benedict arnold, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The notorious benedict arnold by tori mitcham on prezi.
The story of adventure, heroism, and treachery by steve sheinkin packed with firstperson accounts, astonishing american revolution battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale from history. Sheinkin sees arnold as americas original action hero and succeeds in writing a brilliant, fastpaced. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Most people know that benedict arnold was americas first, most notorious traitor. The notorious benedict arnold ebook by steve sheinkin. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin overdrive.
Anybody out there who hasnt heard of benedict arnold. So arnold is a personal favorite, and i have read scores of books about him. Jul 02, 2019 do you want to remove all your recent searches. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book succeeds in painting a portrait of a complex and flawed man during a tumultuous time in our countrys history. Benedict arnold grew up in norwich city in the american colony of connecticut. If you know a middle school or high school student who loves history, this is the book to put in his or her hands. Over a million stunning new images at your fingertips. Tori mitcham all was going as planned when suddenly some americans caught andre returning to his ship after visiting arnold late one night. Think of it rather as a swashbuckling adventure novel. The race to build and steal the worlds most dangerous weapon was a newbery honor book, national book. This accessible biography introduces young readers to the real arnold. The notorious benedict arnold steve sheinkin macmillan.
The notorious benidict arnold timeline created by arnoldlhs. The book the notorious benedict arnold written by steve sheinkin is a book of a famous american hero during the revolution that turned treacherous. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin the same author who wrote bomb is a kids book about the rise and fall of americas most notorious traitor, benedict arnold. I met him at the boston horn globe book awards ceremony where he accepted the award for best nonfiction of 2011 for this very book. Pair the notorious benedict arnold with historical fiction novel, sophias war by avi.
Sheinkins account of arnold s life has received high acclaim, having won the 2012 young adult library services association award for excellence in nonfiction and. Dec 21, 2018 9 things you may not know about benedict arnold check out nine surprising facts about one of the most complex and controversial figures in american history. Benedict arnold 17411801 notorious american revolutionary war general, who became a traitor and attempted to surrender west point to the british. Jan 14, 2020 the notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin is an awardwinning nonfiction book for teen readers. Fearless in the line of fire, a genius at strategy and. Picture benedict arnold as the reckless, antiauthority hero who gets himself into a lot of tough situations but always manages to get the bad guy in the end. A nonfiction book study will bring the american revolution to life for your students. Arnold was always restless when not in the height of action, and so is his biographer. Few know that he was also one of its greatest revolutionary war heroes. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Jun 19, 2012 hey fred, i am really glad that you enjoyed that book. This wellresearched, wellwritten book tells the dramatic life story of a man from a oncegreat family destroyed by an alcoholic father who struggled with tragedies in family and love and was determined to regain the familys name and status. Winner of the boston globehorn book award for nonfiction winner of the yalsaala award for excellence in young adult nonfiction. Sheinkin sees arnold as americas original action hero and succeeds. Benedict was born in norwich, connecticut, and died in london, uk.
Both jim murphy and jean fritz have written great arnold biographies for children, but the notorious benedict arnold adds something new to what is available. Most dont know why he betrayed his country when he fought for it so hard. The notorious benedict arnold download pdfepub ebook. Stop wasting time in meetings and be more productive at work. Clearing in the woods sheinkins first chapter functions as a prologue. Benedict arnold americas most infamous traitor duration. The notorious benedict arnold is a nonfiction book that reads like an adventure novel.
Accepting the 2011 boston globehorn book award for nonfiction, author steve sheinkin delivered this speech on september 30, 2011. The name benedict arnold quickly became a byword in the united states for a person who commits some sort of betrayal. Steve sheinkin is the awardwinning 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 globehorn book award for nonfiction. Benedict arnold is the most famous traitor in american history, but once he was one of washingtons most trusted generals.
Benedict s father was a successful businessman, but began to drink and soon lost his entire fortune. From his wild boyhood pranks to his manic battlefield. The americans searched andre and found the papers that arnold and andre had be discussing. The notorious benedict arnold the notorious benedict arnold audiobook, by steve sheinkin.
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