The infamous Benedict Arnold; A True Story of Adventure, Heroism, and Betrayal is a historical non-fiction book written by Steve Sheinkin, an "Arnold fanatic." Published by Roaring Brook Press on November 9, 2010, this piece of literature contains 285 pages with comprehensive sources and references. Additionally, this book won the 2012 YALSA Award for its literary impact on young adults. With this biography, Steve Sheinkin tries to describe all aspects of a crucial figure in America's history. Today, Benedict Arnold is remembered as a dark and angry individual who coldly stabbed the 13 colonies in the back during the American Revolutionary War. In society, someone nicknamed “Benedict Arnold” is automatically associated with the likes of a rebel, a double-dealer, and an intense traitor. After the end of the American Revolution, early historians portrayed Arnold as an individual with a fiery temper and selfish problems stemming from earlier childhood problems. Although most Americans today consider Benedict Arnold a treacherous enemy, in reality the United States owes much of its independence to Benedict Arnold's involvement in the Continental Army. Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741, and to his family's surprise, as an infant, he survived the coldest months of the year. As the sixth Arnold in his family, Benedict descended from a long line of Arnolds who first arrived in Rhode Island in the early 1600s. Growing up, viewers described the lively teenager Benedict Arnold as "thin," "strong," and “full of jokes…” (Sheinkin 13). He was always busy. Sometimes he swam and ran, other times locals saw him climbing the boats' tall masts and slippery hulls. Benedetto immediately stood out among the others... in the center of the paper... Arnold edict like today's general public; a traitor and a villain who attempted to ruin America. Steve Sheinkin explains that Arnold's significant contributions to America are not only deeply underappreciated but also overlooked in modern society. After reading The Notorious Benedict Arnold, I realized that America's independence was a direct result of General Arnold. My only criticism is the general lack of visual assistance. Maps and diagrams detailing army movement and terrain could really complement the writing. I would recommend this book to any US honors student looking for simple but interesting historical nonfiction as The Notorious Benedict Arnold won the YALSA Young Adult Award. It's perfect! Works Cited Sheinkin, Steve. The infamous Benedict Arnold: a true story of adventure, heroism and betrayal. New York: Roaring Brook, 2010. Print.