Traitor: the Case of Benedict Arnold
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · May 19, 1997
Benedict Arnold always carried things too far.
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- Who it’s for
- Jean Fritz brings Benedict Arnold’s recklessness, ambition, and betrayal into sharp focus.
- Themes
- Treason and betrayal, Pride and ambition, American Revolution
- Pacing
- Fast
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Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He was obsessed with being the leader and the hero in every battle, and he never wanted to surrender. He even killed his own horse once rather than give it to the enemy. Where did the extremism lead Arnold? To treason.
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America's most notorious traitor is brought to life as Jean Fritz relays the engrossing story of Benedict Arnold -- a man whose pride, ambition, and self-righteousness drove him to commit the heinous crime of treason against the United States during the American Revolution. “A highly entertaining biography illuminating the personality of a complex man.” —Horn Book “A gripping story. . . As compelling as a thriller, the book also shines as history.” —Publishers Weekly An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ABA Pick of the Lists A Horn Book Fanfare Title
Pride and Treason
Jean Fritz brings Benedict Arnold’s recklessness, ambition, and betrayal into sharp focus.
Come here for
- A revealing look at the personality behind a notorious act
- Revolutionary-era history shaped around one complicated figure
Expect
- A sustained biographical narrative
- A portrait of pride and ambition carried to extremes
Where it sits
| Colonial & Revolutionary U.S. | 87% |
|---|---|
| Historical Biographies for Kids | 85% |
| Military & Wars | 58% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Historical Biographies for Kids
- Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
- Law & Crime for Kids
- Authors
- Jean Fritz
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- May 19, 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Treason and betrayal · Pride and ambition · American Revolution
- Reading lane
- Historical Biographies for Kids