Name: Sidekicks
ISBN: 9780439298193

Dan Santat

When Captain Amazing feels he is getting too old to be a reliable superhero, he tries to hire a new sidekick, but his pets have different ideas.

Sidekicks

In this world of superheroes, sidekicks are needed to help out.  Captain Amazing is getting older and needs a new sidekick, so all of his pets are interested in the job, but they will be competing against others who also want the job.  They work together to train, but run into many obstacles along the way. 

Sidekicks is a fun story that teaches lessons about teamwork and family.  The characters are funny and poignant.  Overall, an entertaining graphic novel with some deeper themes.

Lynn Braden

In this world of superheroes, sidekicks are needed to help out.  Captain Amazing is getting older and needs a new sidekick, so all of his pets are interested in the job, but they will be competing against others who also want the job.  They work together to train, but run into many obstacles along the way. 

Sidekicks is a fun story that teaches lessons about teamwork and family.  The characters are funny and poignant.  Overall, an entertaining graphic novel with some deeper themes.

Amanda Kordeliski

My favorite graphic novel of summerbookaday so far. Sidekicks was funny and will appeal to my middle school readers. The pets of the superhero set out to become his new sidekick and hilarity ensues.