{"product_id":"fred-marjorie-a-doctor-a-dog-and-the-discovery-of-insulin-9781771474115","title":"Fred \u0026 Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin","description":"\u003cb\u003eA graphic novel for ages 8 to 12 that tells the true story of the life-saving discovery of insulin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers will want to dig deeper into this true story of canine heroes and lifesaving science.\" -- \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanting 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKerbel, Deborah:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEBORAH KERBEL\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoon, Angela:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANGELA POON\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance illustrator and comic artist and living in Mississauga, Ontario. She is a graduate of Sheridan College's Bachelor of Illustration program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owlkids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650347372818,"sku":"9781771474115","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a9a0c67-bff7-4da2-a81e-809540b5ea41.jpg?v=1733287351","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fred-marjorie-a-doctor-a-dog-and-the-discovery-of-insulin-9781771474115","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}