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The Notorious Benedict Arnold

The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism, & Treachery

By Steve Sheinkin

Interest Level

Grades 6 - 9

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 8.4

Lexile Measure®: 990L

DRA: Not Available

Guided Reading: Not Available

Genre

  • Biography

Theme/Subject

  • American Revolutionary War
  • Courage, Bravery, Heroism
  • Patriotism

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About This Book

Most people know that Benedict Arnold was America's first, most notorious traitor. Few know that he was also one of its greatest war heroes. This accessible biography introduces young readers to the real Arnold: reckless, heroic, and driven. Packed with first-person accounts, astonishing battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale.

Winner of 2012 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

About the Authors or Illustrators

Steve Sheinkin
National Book Award Finalist Steve Sheinkin has been writing history books for years. A meticulous researcher and documenter, he is also a former teacher and knows well how to grab young readers’ interest and hold it. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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