Benedict arnold the sixth is born to benedict arnold the fiffth and hannah in conneticut. The curious london legacy of benedict arnold more than 200 years after his death, the most notorious traitor of the revolutionary war has an unlikely supporter. Jan 14, 2020 the notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin is an awardwinning nonfiction book for teen readers. List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. In fact, his betrayal stung the revolutionists of early america that even today a traitor, of any kind, is called a benedict. Most people know that benedict arnold was americas first, most notorious traitor. Sheinkin sees arnold as americas original action hero and succeeds in writing a brilliant, fastpaced. The notorious benedict arnold by jessica sepsey on prezi. Setting the notorious benedict arnold plot conflict in the beginning, when. The notorious benidict arnold timeline created by arnoldlhs. Dec 16, 2011 for most of us, i suspect, the only thing we know about benedict arnold is that he is americas most famous traitor.
Benedict arnold 17411801 notorious american revolutionary war general, who became a traitor and attempted to surrender west point to the british. The curious london legacy of benedict arnold history. Arnold was always restless when not in the height of action, and so is his biographer. Dec 15, 2015 this video is about the notorious benedict arnold. Listened to the audiobook only because its exactly 7 hours as was. Most dont know why he betrayed his country when he fought for it so hard. The theme, or subject of the story is arnold betraying george washington and becoming part of the british army just because he wanted to end the war quickly but it didnt work. 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. Reviews, excerpts, and more at the publishers website. If you know a middle school or high school student who loves history, this is the book to put in his or her hands.
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The notorious benedict arnold a true story of adventure. Few know that he was also one of its greatest war heroes. Between now and the announcement of the winner on january 23, im taking a closer look at the five finalists for the yalsa award for excellence in nonfiction. Today is the birthday 1741, according to the gregorian calendar o. As a text book writer, he tried to get arnolds story into history textbooks, however editors. 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. May 04, 2016 trailer for a book about the american revolution.
With a mouth full of candy you will sound just like him. Steve sheinkins accessible biography, the notorious benedict arnold, introduces young readers to the real arnold. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. In fact, his betrayal stung the revolutionists of early america that even today a traitor, of any kind, is called.
Roaring books press this is surprisingly a completely nonfiction book. He brings the full story of what he calls one of the best actionadventure stories in american history to life in this extraordinary book. Benedict arnold born benedict arnold the sixth is born to benedict arnold the fiffth and hannah in conneticut. History channel the revolution 7 treason and betrayal general benedict arnold betrays the revolution.
But first, he would be one of the countrys greatest war heroes. Sheinkin has had a longtime interest in benedict arnold. 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 inspirations will go finely and naturally during you door this pdf. Packed with firstperson accounts, astonishing american revolution battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale from history. This accessible biography introduces young readers to the. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin is an awardwinning nonfiction book for teen readers. His recent book bomb was a newbery honor book, national book award finalist, and winner of the sibert. On a bitter cold day in january 1741 benedict arnold was born. Plot summary benedict arnold is one of the most famous traitors in history. January 3, 1740 june 14, 1801 was a general during the american revolutionary war who originally fought for the american continental army but defected to the british army. Sheinkin introduces him as a british soldier that is unsure of the revolution.
Written in sheinkins signature fastpased style, this book focuses on an elaborate plot in the 1870s to steal lincolns body, and will appeal to fans of the notorious benedict arnold who enjoyed the intrigue and conspiracy portions of the narrative. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin award. 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. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin books on tape. I didnt even know that before he was a turncoat he was considered an american hero. Start studying the notorious benedict arnold study guide. The notorious benedict arnold is a nonfiction actionthriller based on many years of research, and travels to all the places arnold lived, fought, and drove his fellow americans crazy. The notorious benedict arnold by zachary dehn on prezi. As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. He is also commander of west point, a strategically important american fort on the hudson river. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Check out part one, on wheels of change by sue macy.
This accessible biography introduces young readers to the real arnold. Benedict arnold was so selfish and greedy for more fame and fortune, he slowly started losing the fame he already had. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin scholastic. Ask the audience how many people have ever heard of benedict arnold. Get our free newsletter and discover a world of audiobooks. Yalsa award for excellence in nonfiction for young adults boston globehorn book award for nonfiction beacon of freedom award new york charlotte award master list horn book magazine fanfare list, best. Benedict arnold is one of the most famous traitors in history. Little did anyone know that he would grow up to become the most infamous villain in american history.
Jun 19, 2012 hey fred, i am really glad that you enjoyed that book. Few know that he was also one of its greatest revolutionary war heroes. Packed with firstperson accounts, astonishing american revolution battle scenes, and surprising twists. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin book promo. The notorious benedict arnold puts a face on the american revolution, showing that not everything is black and white, and that the choices that were made were crucial to history. The notorious benedict arnold ebook by steve sheinkin. His recent book bomb was a newbery honor book, national book award finalist. The notorious benedict arnold audiobook by steve sheinkin. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin read by. Most history books that are in as much detail as this one are either really boring or are a million gazillion pages long.
Yes, sheinkin has a self proclaimed obsession with benedict arnold. At the beginning of september, in 1780, benedict arnold is a major general in the continental army. Fearless in the line of fire, a genius at strategy and. 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. Subscribe this halloween, the most popular mask is the arnold schwarzenegger mask. Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. Sheinkin sees arnold as americas original action hero and succeeds in writing a brilliant, fast.
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. The notorious benedict arnold the notorious benedict arnold audiobook, by steve sheinkin. So arnold is a personal favorite, and i have read scores of books about him. The notorious benedict arnold audiobook free the notorious benedict arnold free books. Dec 10, 2010 the notorious benedict arnold december 10, 2010 by jonathan hunt 7 comments most of the nonfiction that gets published for older readers tends to look the same. Dec 28, 2017 the notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin.
The notorious benedict arnold ebook by steve sheinkin author. The notorious benedict arnold this video is about the notorious benedict arnold. The book succeeds in painting a portrait of a complex and flawed man during a tumultuous time in our countrys history. Suggested by adrev for a 3rd party jim davies ticking timebomb official music video. Sheinkins book, therefore, is a revelation, in more ways than one. The notorious benidict arnold timeline timetoast timelines.
The notorious benedict arnold on october 30, 2014, as part of the alfred z. Jul 10, 2012 on a bitter cold day in january 1741 benedict arnold was born. The notorious benedict arnold december 10, 2010 by jonathan hunt 7 comments most of the nonfiction that gets published for older readers tends to look the same. On a bitter cold day in january 1741 benedict arnold. By the end of the same month, he is a traitor who tries to. Yalsa award for excellence in nonfiction for young adults boston globehorn book award for nonfiction beacon of freedom award new york charlotte award master list horn book. The reason its surprising is because its a really good adventure story. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In my ten years as a history textbook writer, i was always trying to sneak benedict arnold stories into the books. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin kirkus. Now, many years later, ive finally gotten the chance to tell the story. The notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin overdrive. January 3, 1740, of benedict arnold, a general during the american revolutionary war, who fought for the american continental army, and later defected to the british army, making his name in the us a byword for turncoat or traitor.
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