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A new middle grade fantasy-adventure series from Michael Dante DiMartino, the co-creator of the hit animated shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra!

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.

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.

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.

Praise for Rebel Genius:

“Giacomo’s lush and intricate world does not disappoint . . . Give this one to fans of Lisa McMann’s The Unwanteds.” Hansen’s peppy cartoons provide an up-close look at all the smaller-than-life action in this high-energy escapade.” ―School Library Journal

“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

“Rebel Genius is a natural extension of Michael Dante DiMartino's work on Avatar: The Last Airbender: 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 American Born Chinese

“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

“Rebel Genius 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

“Rebel Genius 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

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Rebel Geniuses
  3. Print length
    400 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    730L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.89 x 8 inches
  8. Publisher
    Square Fish
  9. Publication date
    January 2, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    1250129745
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1250129741
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"Rebel Genius is a natural extension of Michael Dante DiMartino's work on Avatar: The Last Airbender: 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 American Born Chinese

“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

"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

“Rebel Genius 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

About the Author

Michael Dante DiMartino is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and the co-creator of the award-winning animated Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife. The Rebel Genius series is his debut prose work.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (January 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250129745
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250129741
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.89 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michael Dante DiMartino began his training at the Rhode Island School of Design where he graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Film and Animation Department. His directing credits include the primetime animated series King of the Hill, Family Guy, and Mission Hill. DiMartino wrote, animated, and directed the short animated film Atomic Love which screened at the 2003 Sundance and Los Angeles Film Festivals.  

Michael Dante DiMartino is the co-creator of the award-winning animated Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra. He is also the writer of the graphic novels Turf Wars and Ruins of the Empire, the author of the fantasy novels Rebel Genius and Warrior Genius, and the creator and writer of the Audible audio drama Sundown: A Time Capsule Society Mystery.

His latest book is the coming-of-age YA novel, Both Here And Gone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016
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I, like many others, grew up with the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender series and later fell in love with Legend of Korra. So it's no surprise I was excited to dive into the next creative expression from one of the minds behind one of my favorite shows.

I'm seeing a lot of reviews where people compared it with ATLA and LOK, which makes sense, but I tried to approach the book on its own terms since it's DiMartino's first work with prose.

DiMartino did not disappoint. Without ATLA and LOK in mind, the book on its own is great. The story is incredibly creative (no surprise) and well-paced, it's an easy read so most age groups can enjoy it, and the characters, both antagonists and protagonists, are diverse and relatable. There were no points where I felt bored, and I often found myself entering that comatose-like reading state where I'm no longer on my living room couch but immersed within the story. There are some puzzles the characters encounter and I would stop reading to see if I could solve the puzzle before moving on =P

I would recommend this book to anyone interested, and I'm excited to read the sequel next fall.
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Rick Tortora
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enthralling by the end
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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I got this on a whim, being a big fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. In short -- this book was seriously amazing. At first it felt overly simple but enjoyable, like I could see a whole three-book plot laid out before me. At first I drew a lot of parallels with arcs and characters from the world of Avatar. But by the end I was astounded and totally enthralled. A very deep, unique world all its own with wonderfully designed characters and an inspired plot. I really can't wait for the next book. Thank you for creating such a wonderful new universe, please keep it up :)
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Pete Zolli
4.0 out of 5 stars Geometry Benders? Why not?
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
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First, I need to say: The prose-style of this book is extremely simple, and seems to consist entirely of short, clear sentences. Maybe DiMartino wrote the story that way to make it accessible to younger readers, or maybe that's just how he writes. In any case, I found the writing inelegant, and at times downright clunky.

But the story! Many of you will know the author as the co-creator of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "The Legend of Korra," and it was Aang and the gaang that I was most reminded of here. (Though with the author out from under Nickelodeon's watchful eyes, this story gets quite dark and violent at times.) The central conceit of how this world works is a very cool one (I won't 'spoil' anything here), and the characters are well-drawn and relatable. Highly recommended to Avatar fans and children (or child-like people) of all ages, especially those with artistic leanings. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

And yes, it would make a great animated series. :)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas with Potential
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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As a fan of Michael Dante DiMartino's work as co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra, I was really excited to read his first novel. Television and animation are very collaborative media, whereas a novel would allow his voice to express itself in a pure, undiluted way. I was very curious to see what DiMartino would produce on his own.

In Rebel Genius, he introduces a world similar to Renaissance Europe, but with its own magical spin, similar to how the lands in his animated series are fantastic reflections of real-world cultures. In creating a world where artists literally create magic through their art, through the vehicles of mystical animal familiars, or geniuses, DiMartino has crafted an intriguing, compelling environment. He also sets up some potentially interesting mythology through establishing a quest for the world's "Creator's" drawing tools.

Unfortunately, where the book fell down for me was the lack of fleshing out of the details of this world. While the system of magic through art was explored in some depth, the characters, for the most part, were not given anywhere near the same level of attention. We are told that the villains of this world, including both the ruler of the country and the main villain of this novel, are evil, and we do see them acting like jerks. But it's primarily told, not shown, and they certainly aren't given any additional complexity.

Similarly, while the whole story hinges on the search for the Creator's Compass, it isn't made clear enough what the compass actually is. We're told it's an object of great power, but is that because it really is a tool that God (or a god, or the Creator, or whatever) really used to bring the world into being? Or is it something else? We don't really even get any hints as to what it actually is, beyond a Thing of Power to be Sought After, so it's tough to really get involved in the quest for it.

I don't want to make generalizations, but I will: I often feel that when TV or movie writers write a novel for the first time, they feel very much like treatments for movies or TV series: very visual, fast paced, but not a lot of detail or introspection. I feel like the writers are still writing for a medium where we see things happen quickly in front of us, and then we quickly move on. Unfortunately, this is a novel that could have benefited from a lot more character-building and explanation of the world.

Having said all that, I did enjoy this book enough to finish it, and am willing to give the second installment a chance. Hopefully, we will see the characters and the world receive some added depth and complexity.
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Mona
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
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Best author of today’s time every parent should be aware of the artist and writer and see who’s behind the imagination. Truly amazing!
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Jonas Bronstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical adventure + Avatarey Parable
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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Michael, you have a fabulously wise turquoise goddess Hydra of a genius.

Many lenses are her eyes
Many worlds are her scales
Many manifestations do her paws carve into the earth.

May your successes continue to flow forth
Magnified, one trillion fold
And may all who read
May all who see
Finally
Know their truth

All is one.

Magic is Real!
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Lisa K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly imaginative with good story
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017
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Really enjoyed the concept of an artist's genius being a separate creature. Good action, fun, exciting read. Dont want to spill any spoilers! Intended to give for my 10 year old who loves Avatar, but *I* couldn't put it down. Good for a teen or pre-teen who is an avid reader, I think. There is action and several scenes in dangerous scenerios, but limited violence and gore.
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Kevin H
4.0 out of 5 stars As an adult reading a book aimed at middle school children I think that the world and story are pretty good. There is some heavy handedness to it ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
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I am a huge fan of Avatar and I was really excited to experience a new world by Michael Dante DiMartino. As an adult reading a book aimed at middle school children I think that the world and story are pretty good. There is some heavy handedness to it but I think any young reader would enjoy the books imagination.
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Neila Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Quase perfeito!
Reviewed in Brazil on March 5, 2019
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Chegou com um pequeno amassadinho no centro da capa dura, mas é tão discreto que a maioria das pessoas nem notaria! Levou 16 dias pra chegar, bem menos tempo que o prazo previsto! (E ainda entregaram durante feriado nacional)
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Ciro Ivan Bolado Palomo
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on July 22, 2018
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no he podido leer el libro aun, pero esta en escelente calidad espero que la lextura sea suave confio que uno de los creadores de la leyenda de aang tenga este don para los que no somo nativos a la lengua, compre el hardcoves asi que la calidad es excelente
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Kyle
4.0 out of 5 stars easy read, perhaps not exceptional but definitely quality
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2017
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Interesting book, easy read, perhaps not exceptional but definitely quality.
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Carlos H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Buena lectura
Reviewed in Mexico on January 24, 2018
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Muy interesante historia con un buen cambio a "el viaje del heroe" con mezclas de pintura, escultura, música y otras artes.
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Erin
3.0 out of 5 stars I'm sad to say it did not impress
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2018
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As a huge, huge fan of the Avatar series I was so excited to read this book. However, I'm sad to say it did not impress. If you're buying it for a child under 14 I'd say it'll be a great hit, but I can't see this being popular with many adults. It's just too childish and not all that interesting either; by the time I finally forced myself to finish the book I could honestly say I couldn't care less about what happened next to a single character. I'd give this one a miss, if I were you.
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