"You don't trade in the devil you know for the one you don't know." ― Ann Rinaldi From Ann Rinaldi Novelist Added on 1/31/2026 About Ann Rinaldi American novelist best known for historical fiction for young readers, often set during the American Revolution and Civil War eras. Her books are widely used in educational settings for narrative introductions to U.S. history. Born: 1934-08-27 View all quotes from Ann Rinaldi