Sheinkin, S. (2010). The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery. New York, NY: Roaring Book Press.
Benedict Arnold was on top of the world. He was living in luxury, rich, and famous and was known as attractive, brilliant, and brave. Although he was known a greatest general in the Revolutionary War, when he turned his back on his country all that vanished. George Washington had appointed him to his post, but after aiding he felt that he wouldn't receive enough credit. Everything that he did, he believe to be done the correct way. Most of his family members are dead. Throughout the book the author, describes his military decisions when he invaded Canada, when he created the first American Naval fleet, the Battle of Valcour, and the Battle of Saratoga. He died known as a traitor, so no one missed him.
The theme in this book is to be grateful with what you have. Benedict Arnold was greedy and selfish and the more he wanted, the more he lost. The main character had a lot of inner drama and made difficult decisions that led him to be who he was. I liked the fact the the novel included maps and how the chapters were labeled by their time period.
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Book recommendations from the author: King George: What was his problem?: Everything your schoolbooks didn't tell you about the American Revolution, Two Miserable Presidents: Everything your schoolbooks didn't tell you about the Civil War, and Which Way to the Wild West: Everything your school
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