Sidekicks

Written and illustrated by Dan Santat

Part of the Sidekicks series

A superhero's life is turned upside down when a new villain emerges with the powers of all the other superheroes.

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218 pages· 4,782 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Captain Amazing's pets, a dog, hamster, and chameleon, discover their own superpowers and compete to be his sidekick. But with Dr. Havoc's new scheme threatening Metro City, can these rival pets unite to save their hero and city? A forgotten ally might hold the key to their success. Dive into a world of super-powered pets and sibling rivalry in this thrilling graphic novel adventure.

From the publisher

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.

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