Sidekicks

Paperback Published on: 10/10/2024
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Synopsis

“As close as a kid can get to the full superhero

experience without going to the cinema” - The Times

Children's Book of the Week

Suit up for this high-octane graphic novel debut by Caldecott

Medalist Dan Santat!

Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is so busy catching

criminals that he rarely has time for his pets –

he hasn't even noticed they've been developing superpowers

of their own!

So when Captain Amazing announces he needs a sidekick, his eager

pets – a dog, a hamster, and a chameleon – all decide

to audition for the part and a chance for one-on-one time with

the Captain. But while each pet is focused on winning the coveted

sidekick spot, an even bigger battle in Metro City is

about to unleash...

Dr. Havoc, Captain Amazing's long-time nemesis, is hatching up

a new scheme, and the Captain's found himself in serious trouble.

Can the warring pets put their squabbles aside to save the day?

Will the return of a forgotten friend help them in their time of

need? Or will this be the end for Captain Amazing?

Get ready for sibling rivalry royale as pets with superpowers

duke it out for the one thing they all want most:

a super family.

A hilarious, action-packed adventure in a full colour graphic

novel

Perfect for fans of The Incredibles and Dog Man

From the New York Times bestselling author, Dan Santat

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Scholastic US
  • ISBN: 9781338879155
  • Number of pages: 240
  • Dimensions: 226 x 150 x 14 mm
  • Interest age: From 8 years
  • Weight: 510g
  • Languages: English

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Sidekicks
A cracking graphic novel for KS2 readers
Although I was a huge fan of the Asterix books as a child and young adult, it wasn't until a few years ago that I really clocked that there were lots of gr... READ MORE
Jacqui  Sydney
Sidekicks
Good graphic, 1st in series, pets and superheroes what more is there?
Thanks to Kiran at Scholastic for the copy of this book which was released on 10th October. A new graphic novel series. Captain Amazing's pets (a hamste... READ MORE
T Lander