Rise of the G.E.M.S. - by Marian Dealy

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Don't miss this exhilarating and colorful graphic novel series opener about a group of lab mice who must embrace their newfound superpowers and learn to work as a team, perfect for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS!

Theodore, Dorothy, Jonas, Ursula, and Hugh have lived inside a cage their whole lives, cared for by a team of scientists who provided everything they could ever need.

But their lives change overnight when the scientists perform an experiment to transform these five average lab mice into GEMs: genetically engineered mice. When they're launched into orbit, the mice learn that the astronauts plan to leave them on the International Space Station--forever. The G.E.M.S. must band together and use their unique mutations to survive in outer space and change their destiny.

Review Quotes

"This book contains elements that fans of Dog Man will love, especially the giggle-worthy visual gags." - School Library Journal

"As the former CEO and current member of the Board of Directors of a highly regarded, global STEM publisher, I'm well aware of the importance of engaging children creatively in the wonders of science, while emphasizing the value of teamwork. Marian Dealy does that so well in Rise of the G.E.M.S., which is illustrated beautifully by Pablo Ballesteros." - Will Pesce, Former CEO, Director and Mentor

"Using her experience in genetic research, Marian Dealy anchors the GEMS' adventures in real science while drawing the reader into new worlds of the imagination."- Scott Thybony, author of The Official Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon

"Rise of the G.E.M.S. is a true gem!" - Jana Blankenship, author of Seasonal Family Almanac

"Follow these mice on a thrilling and scientifically accurate adventure of true suspense and humanity! I loved learning as I went on this fantastic ride of a visually exciting read!" - Joanna Hershson, author of St. Ivo

"A must-have for classrooms and libraries, Rise of the G.E.M.S. is a captivating mix of action, discovery, humor, and scientific wonder - sure to spark curiosity and inspire future scientists and explorers!" - Lilah Sheehan, reading specialist

"Thrilling, charming, and full of humor - you won't be able to put this series opener down!" - Zoe Ryder White author of The Visible Field

About the Author

Marian Dealy is an author and an award-winning PhD in biology. Throughout her life, she has gravitated toward the excitement of cutting-edge science. She worked as an AIDS researcher at the National Institutes of Health, helped decipher the sequence of human DNA at Human Genome Sciences, then did her thesis project in genetics at UC San Diego. She has worked as a filmmaker for the last twenty years and was recently inspired by her young son to write books that share her love of science with the next generation. Marian uses her scientific background to weave the latest and greatest in science and technology into her fictional stories in fun, unexpected ways.

Pablo Ballesteros is a graphic novel and children's book illustrator from Oviedo, Spain. A graduate of the Oviedo Art School, he illustrated several chapter book series including Las Fantásticas Hormiguets, Goleador, and Los Superheroes de los Miércoles. He is also the illustrator of Sangu Mandanna's Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic. He lives in his hometown in the north of Spain with his wife and their dog, Mari Trini.