Описание: Most people know that Benedict Arnold was Americas first, most notorious traitor. Few know that he was also one of its greatest Revolutionary War heroes.
Steve Sheinkins 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.
Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of many nonfiction works, including The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery, Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award Finalist Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the Worlds Most Dangerous Weapon, and National Book Award finalist Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War.
Praise for The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery
Sheinkin sees Arnold as Americas original action hero and succeeds in writing a brilliant, fast-paced biography that reads like an adventure novel. . . . The authors 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. . . . Arnolds 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
Books by Steve Sheinkin:
Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the Worlds Most Dangerous Weapon
The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery
The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights
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 Didnt Tell You About Westward Expansion
King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didnt Tell You About the American Revolution
Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didnt Tell You About the Civil War
