TRAITOR-The Case of Benedict Arnold, Jean Fritz, Unforgettable Americans, LN PB
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TRAITOR-The Case of Benedict Arnold, Jean Fritz, Unforgettable Americans, LN PB. TRAITOR : The Case of Benedict Arnold. 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. TRAITOR : The Case of Benedict Arnold (from "Unforgettable Americans" series) - 192 pages 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. 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 This 192-page softcover is in like-new condition with all pages crisp, clean, and sturdily bound; the cover is even nice and smooth. You won't be disappointed! I also have a Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin book in this series. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm listing MANY more books (and other items)! I'm happy to combine shipping where possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I normally mail ON the day I receive payment if it's received before 1 p.m. central time, and the next day if it's later than 1. Please take a look at my other listings; I'm listing many school books (and other items) and am happy to combine shipping! Items from smoke-free, pet-free home. Thanks so much for your time! Before leaving your feedback, if for any reason you feel I did not deserve or earn 5 stars in each category, please let me have the opportunity to make it right. I want every transaction to be 5-star worthy! Thanks so much! :)
