{"product_id":"9781250024602","title":"The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism \u0026 Treachery, by Steve Sheinkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Paperback, 368 pages, first published in 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times bestselling author, Newbery Honor recipient, and National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin presents both the heroism and the treachery of one of the Revolutionary War's most infamous players in his biography of Benedict Arnold. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction. Winner of the YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people know that Benedict Arnold was America's first, most notorious traitor. Few know that he was also one of its greatest Revolutionary War heroes. Steve Sheinkin's accessible biography, \u003cem\u003eThe Notorious Benedict Arnold\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sheinkin sees Arnold as America's ‘original action hero' and succeeds in writing a brilliant, fast-paced biography that reads like an adventure novel...The author's 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoryglory Cautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book contains some language (the Lord's name is used in a questionable way 4 times, the word \"damn\" or \"damned\" is used 11 times, and there is one reference to \"Old England\" as an \"obstinate old sl**, bent upon her ruin). The book describes in some detail the horrible realities of war, including a hanging, physical illness, and a sad scene with a dog. It also contains a handful of nondescript references to drunkenness or promiscuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storyglory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56154858422594,"sku":"FSHEINST____NOTORIOUSBENEDICTARN9781250024602","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/3457\/4658\/files\/The_Notorious_Benedict_Arnold_9781250024602.jpg?v=1789140423","url":"https:\/\/www.storyglorykids.org\/products\/9781250024602","provider":"Storyglory Kids Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}