Superhero Captain Amazing is tired and getting older. He needs help. And it's his pets, who are worried about him, are the ones who come to the rescue.
Captain Amazing, also known by his non-superhero name Harry, decides sidekicks could give him a helping hand. There's an eclectic group of humans and animals who want to audition for the role.
Amongst Harry's pets, first up there's Roscoe the dog and Fluffy the hamster. They tend to squabble a bit.
Then there's a brand new pet, a chameleon who Harry names Shifty. Roscoe and Fluffy aren't sure what they think about Shifty yet.
And finally there's Manny the cat. Manny used to be Captain Amazing's sidekick, going by the name Static Cat.
But something happened and Static Cat disappeared into apparent retirement.
When Fluffy heads out to practice his superhero skills, much to his dismay he's shadowed by Shifty.
Then Fluffy and Shifty unexpectedly cross paths with Manny. Manny, who has experience, knows what it takes to be a superhero sidekick, and starts teaching them what they need to know.
Will Harry's pets be ready and up to the job when the day of the sidekick auditions arrives? Can they save the day when the villain Dr Havoc makes trouble?
Sidekicks is a great graphic novel for younger readers. Packed with slick, colour illustrations, and just enough text, the story features family, friendship and teamwork, mixed with a generous dose of adventure.
Title: Sidekicks
(Book 1)
Author/Illustrator: Dan Santat
Publisher: Scholastic Australia, $ 19.99
Publication Date: 2024
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781761640261
For ages: 8+
Type: Graphic Novel
