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 a non-fiction biographical adolescent book about Benedict Arnold. Written in 2010 by Steve Sheinkin, the book encompasses the whole life of Benedict Arnold, from his freezing cold date of birth in Connecticut to his death in England in 1801. It has won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction, the Margaret Edwards Award, and the YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction.
Background
Sheinkin writes in the book that he was long fascinated by Arnold. Over the years, he compiled an "absurdly large collection" of books, plays, and anything to do with Arnold. He even followed Arnold's route to Canada that he took in 1775.
Story line
The book begins with the hanging of John Andre, before backtracking and telling the story of Arnold's life. The book also occasionally tells the reader what's happening to John Andre. Eventually, the two stories merge into one, when Andre and Arnold begin working together to hand West Point over to the British.
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
