Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold

by Jean Fritz

Book Overview

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ALA Notable Book for Children A Horn Nonfiction Honor BookAll he wanted was to be a hero. And to have money and the best clothes. And to be promoted... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0698115538
• ISBN13: 9780698115538
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.9" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Elisabeth Tomlinson extra credit review

I found this book to be informative and interesting. Many books on Benedict Arnold only tell of his treachery and not of his heroism. I enjoyed this book mostly for the information it offered on the subject of Arnold as a Patriot. I also enjoyed this book because of the reliable facts found throughout. I recomend this book for all ages.

A positive kid's review

I'm 11 years old and love everything to do with the American Revolution. Unlike the other kids reviews I did not find this book confusing at all. This book is a very good kid's book on Benedict Arnold and tells a lot about his life, his heroism on the American side and his defection to the British. Jean Fritz has the dates and events in order and describes the events in great detail. I recommend this book and if you like revolutionary war heroes then I strongly recommend this book.

A Fun Book to Stimulate Interest in History

This is a fun book that should help your youngster develop an interest in American History. It is easy to read an has great illustratiions. You will not be disappointed with this purchase. Look for others by the same author.

This was a very interesting and compelling book.

This book about Benedict Arnold told of his heroic deeds as well as his betrayal of our country. The book shows how Benedict Arnold's need to prove that he was courageous, and his desire to be a great hero and receive recognition, led to his downfall. It is a well written book which provided both historical information and entertainment.

February 16, 1997

This book was great! It tells all about Benidict Arnold. He is a VERY interesting boy. If you really like reading about Revolutionary Heros, then this is a good book to read. Of course you might not be able to call him a hero when you find out what happens at the end. This book tells all about Benidict, before, after, and during the war. Even if you don't like reading non-fiction, you will now. For instance, did you know that Benidict was obsessed with shoes? Or that he killed his own horse because he didn't want to give it to the British? Or that the woman he married was involved in a terrible scandal? Well, if this sound intriguing... READ IT!!!