The Notorious Benedict Arnold facts for kids
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| Author | Steve Sheinkin |
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| Cover artist | Larry Rostant |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press, Square Fish |
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Publication date
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November 9, 2010 |
| Pages | 377 |
| ISBN | 978-1-250-02460-2 |
The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery is an exciting non-fiction book for young adults. Written in 2010 by Steve Sheinkin, it tells the complete life story of Benedict Arnold. This includes everything from his birth in Connecticut to his death in England in 1801. The book has won several major awards, like the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction. It also received the Margaret Edwards Award and the YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction.
Discovering Benedict Arnold's Story
Author Steve Sheinkin shares that he was always fascinated by Benedict Arnold. Over many years, he collected a huge number of books and plays about Arnold. Sheinkin even went on an adventure himself! He followed Arnold's difficult route to Canada from 1775. This journey helped him understand the challenges Arnold faced.
What Happens in the Book
The book starts with a dramatic event: the hanging of John Andre. Then, it takes you back in time to tell Benedict Arnold's life story. The book also occasionally checks in on what's happening with John Andre. Eventually, these two separate stories come together. This happens when Andre and Arnold begin working together on a secret plan. Their goal was to hand over the important American fort of West Point to the British forces.
Awards and Recognition
The Notorious Benedict Arnold has been praised for its engaging storytelling and historical accuracy. It has received several important awards:
- Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for non-fiction
- YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction
- School Library Journal Best Children's Book
- Margaret Edwards Award
