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The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery Audiobook
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On a bitter cold day in January 1741 Benedict Arnold was born. Little did anyone know that he would grow up to become the most infamous villain in American history. But first, he would be one of the country’s greatest war heroes. Fearless in the line of fire, a genius at strategy and motivating his men, General Arnold was America’s first action hero. But his thirst for recognition would ultimately be his undoing. Hopeless at political maneuvers, prone to outbursts of ego and temper, Arnold saw his fame slowly slipping away. And so, he came up with a plan that would guarantee his place in history . . . Packed with gripping first-person accounts, astonishing battle scenes, and shocking betrayals, this accessible biography proves that there’s more than one side to every good story.
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"This was an amazing book that included a great deal of information in a way that made it interesting and engaging. While I learned about both Benedict Arnold and the Revolutionary War I was truly interested in what I was reading the entire time. I have had multiple 7th grade students read the book and they too enjoyed it. I would recommend this to anyone interested in or studying American History."
— Kim (5 out of 5 stars)
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Winner of the 2011 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction
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" This was a wonderful nonfiction book. So interesting. A little heavy on the description of Revolutionary War battles for my taste, but also necessary...because the battles are large part of Benedict Arnold's story. I was amazed that what little I thought I knew about Benedict Arnold pretty much turned out to be wrong. Sheinkin really brought both Benedict Arnold - and the time period - alive. "
— Nicole, 2/19/2014 -
" BIO of traitor Arnold start in his youth, details events leading up to his dissatisfaction and finally describes the events around the treasonous offense of Arnold and Major Andre. Also tells the aftermath. Reads like an adventure story. not dry! "
— Cinda, 2/1/2014 -
" This is exactly what historical nonfiction for kids should be - very well researched, with a bare minimum of speculation or imagined conversations, but with lots of excitement and vivid details - an honest-to-goodness real life adventure story: the opposite of dry 'n' dusty history. "
— Andy, 1/21/2014 -
" great young adult history!! I enjoyed reading the story of a "character" I knew little about... "
— Terry, 1/16/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book & learned a ton from it at the same time! Found it in the YA section & since I knew nothing about this man, I was interested. It was an easy read & a good one. "
— Maria, 1/13/2014 -
" This book was well-researched and held my interest from the beginning to the end. I learned a lot about the role Benedict Arnold played in the Revolutionary War, both good and bad. I enjoy learning about history from books as well done as this one! "
— ✿Sandra, 11/24/2013 -
" Lots of detail, but parts of it read more like a genealogy report than a biography. "
— Tari, 9/27/2013 -
" Even though it took me a long time to read, this is a really good book about Benedict Arnold's life. The author did a great job of relating the facts in an exciting way, especially when his treachery is discovered! "
— Ms., 7/26/2013 -
" So far this book has been working for me and I think you should read it to. This book is a great book because of the way the Author describes what is going on in the book. "
— Ben, 6/7/2013 -
" I found myself rooting for Benedict to somehow turn out to be a good guy by the end, but alas, not so much. I empathized with him when politics kept him back, and I was amazed at how much this man did for the Revolutionary War. Well written and fascinating tale! "
— Sarah, 6/7/2013 -
" Will rate after CYBILS. "
— Sarah, 5/24/2013 -
" Great YA book for reading about the American Revolution and another perspective of Benedict Arnold. Loved this book! "
— Lory, 3/1/2013 -
" i think this is a historicly accurate book but i think it is very boring and needs some more action in it. "
— Richard, 10/6/2012 -
" An amazing story, amazingly told. The suddenness of Arnold's switch from war hero to traitor and all around bad guy left me feeling just as betrayed as I'm sure Washington felt. "
— Bethany, 7/24/2012 -
" An interesting history...a lust for money destroys a good man. "
— Kevin, 7/11/2012 -
" Wow . . . I had no idea how much I didn't know about the Revolutionary War or about Benedict Arnold! A fascinating read. "
— Sharon, 7/9/2012
About Steve Sheinkin
Steve Sheinkin is the award-winning author of fast-paced, cinematic histories for young readers. His The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights was longlisted for the National Book Award. Bomb: The Race to Build-and Steal-the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon was a Newbery Honor Book, a National Book Award finalist, and winner of the Sibert Award and YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults.
About Mark Bramhall
Mark Bramhall has won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, more than thirty AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has repeatedly been named by AudioFile magazine and Publishers Weekly among their “Best Voices of the Year.” He is also an award-winning actor whose acting credits include off-Broadway, regional, and many Los Angeles venues as well as television, animation, and feature films. He has taught and directed at the American Academy of Dramatic Art.