Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin

A graphic novel for ages 8 to 12 that tells the true story of the life-saving discovery...
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Author: Deborah Kerbel
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Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin by Kerbel, Deborah

Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin

$228.26

Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin

$228.26
Author: Deborah Kerbel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A graphic novel for ages 8 to 12 that tells the true story of the life-saving discovery of insulin

"Readers will want to dig deeper into this true story of canine heroes and lifesaving science." -- Kirkus Reviews



In 1921, Frederick Banting was a young doctor with an idea: could the mysterious secretions of the pancreas be used to treat diabetes? We now call this substance insulin, and its life-saving discovery was an impactful milestone in medical science.


Banting and his assistant, Charles Best, worked together in a small lab to test the theory with street dogs. Banting formed a special bond with one of his test dogs and gave her a name: Marjorie. After Marjorie responded well to insulin treatments, the treatments went on to be used for humans with diabetes--and the results were deemed practically miraculous.


A real-life scientific milestone told in an innovative graphic novel format, the book also thoughtfully discusses the use of animals for medical research, including back matter on the subject and further information about diabetes.


Author: Deborah Kerbel
Publisher: Owlkids
Published: 08/15/2021
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781771474115
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515762 / Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
School Library Journal 10/22/2021 pg. 1

About the Author
Kerbel, Deborah: -

DEBORAH KERBEL is an award-winning author who writes young adult and middle grade novels, as well as picture books and non-fiction. She lives and writes in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two teens, and a rescue schnoodle named Freddie.

Poon, Angela: -

ANGELA POON is a freelance illustrator and comic artist and living in Mississauga, Ontario. She is a graduate of Sheridan College's Bachelor of Illustration program.

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