Description
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.
Author: Dan Santat
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 07/01/2011
Series: Sidekicks
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780439298193
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 145188 / Sidekicks
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Winner
Award: Maine Student Book Award - Third Place
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2011 pg. 43
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2011 pg. 60
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2011
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 82 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 07/01/2011
About the Author
Dan Santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel Sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including The Guild of Geniuses and The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the Caldecott Medal. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his family. Visit his website at dantat.com.