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Rebel Genius - (Rebel Geniuses) by Michael Dante DiMartino (Paperback)

Rebel Genius - (Rebel Geniuses) by  Michael Dante DiMartino (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Magic, mystery, and mayhem come together in the acclaimed first title of a page-turning series from the co-creator of the hit animated shows "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "The Legend of Korra." Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A new middle grade fantasy-adventure series from Michael Dante DiMartino, the co-creator of the hit animated shows<b> Avatar: The Last Airbender </b>and <b>The Legend of Korra</b>! </p><p>In twelve-year-old Giacomo's Renaissance-inspired world, art is powerful, dangerous, and outlawed. A few artists possess Geniuses, birdlike creatures that are the living embodiment of an artist's creative spirit. Those caught with one face a punishment akin to death, so when Giacomo discovers he has a Genius, he knows he's in serious trouble. </p><p>Luckily, he finds safety in a secret studio where young artists and their Geniuses train in sacred geometry to channel their creative energies as weapons. </p><p>But when a murderous artist goes after the three Sacred Tools--objects that would allow him to destroy the world and everyone in his path--Giacomo and his friends must risk their lives to stop him. </p><p><b>Praise for <i>Rebel Genius</i> </b></p><p>"Giacomo's lush and intricate world does not disappoint . . . Give this one to fans of Lisa McMann's<i> T</i><i>he Unwanteds</i>." Hansen's <b>peppy cartoons</b> provide an up-close look at all the smaller-than-life action in this <b>high-energy escapade</b>." --<i>School Library Journal</i> </p><p>"DiMartino masterfully weaves a thrilling action-adventure epic into an imaginative and terrifying world." --Bryan Konietzko, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra </p><p>"<i>Rebel Genius</i> is a natural extension of Michael Dante DiMartino's work on Avatar: The Last Airbender: <b>charming young heroes, magical creatures, an innovative magic system, and mysteries galore</b>. There is so much to love about this book!" --Gene Yang, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of <i>American Born Chinese </i></p><p> "DiMartino delivers a magical take on the power of art. With a cast that will charm you and an innovative new world to get lost in, Rebel Genius is a gift for fantasy lovers and a treasure for anyone who has ever tried to pick up a brush or a pen and make something new. A lively, thrilling spin on the struggle to create." --Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha trilogy and the Six of Crows series </p><p>"<i>Rebel Genius</i> contains all of Mike DiMartino's hallmarks: an exquisite world dripping with magic and color, a cast of <b>incredible, diverse characters</b>, and <b>artwork that will take your breath away</b>. Get ready to fall in love." --Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy and the Young Elites trilogy </p><p>"<i>Rebel Genius</i> is a mind-blowing new series, a passionate blend of adventure, mystery, and puzzle-solving that has no end to its imagination." --Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil trilogy</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"<i>Rebel Genius</i> is a natural extension of Michael Dante DiMartino's work on<i> Avatar: The Last Airbender</i> charming young heroes, magical creatures, an innovative magic system, and mysteries galore. There is so much to love about this book!" --Gene Yang, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of <i>American Born Chinese</i></p><p>"DiMartino masterfully weaves a thrilling action-adventure epic into an imaginative and terrifying world." --Bryan Konietzko, co-creator of <i>Avatar: The Last Airbender </i>and <i>The Legend of Korra</i></p><p>"DiMartino delivers a magical take on the power of art. With a cast that will charm you and an innovative new world to get lost in, Rebel Genius is a gift for fantasy lovers and a treasure for anyone who has ever tried to pick up a brush or a pen and make something new. A lively, thrilling spin on the struggle to create."--Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha trilogy and the Six of Crows series </p><p>"<i>Rebel Genius</i> contains all of Mike DiMartino's hallmarks: an exquisite world dripping with magic and color, a cast of incredible, diverse characters, and artwork that will take your breath away. Get ready to fall in love." --Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy and the Young Elites trilogy</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Michael Dante DiMartino is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and the co-creator of the award-winning animated Nickelodeon series<i> Avatar: The Last Airbender</i> and its sequel, <i>The Legend of Korra</i>. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife. The Rebel Genius series is his debut prose work.

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