Graphic Novel Pick of the Week

Sidekicks
By Dan Santat
Ages 10+
Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic)
Released July 2011

Summary:
When Metro City's hero Captain Amazing decides to recruit a new sidekick, he never imagined who would interview for the job....his pets! Meet Metal Mutt, Static Cat, Chameleon, and Fluffy (the hamster). Who will Captain Amazing choose to be his next sidekick? Will the sidekicks be able to defeat Captain Amazing's arch nemesis Dr. Havoc and save Metro City? Find out in Dan Santat's Sidekicks.

Review:
This superhero graphic novel is action-packed with crime-fighting, sibling rivalry, and pet super powers. Children will eagerly follow along with sidekick newbies Fluffy the hamster and Shifty the gecko when they go up against their first criminals and dream of a day when they will have a "decked-out super car". But what really makes this graphic novel a great read is when these pets put aside their sibling rivalry and learn what it really means to be a superhero and a family. This is a humorous and heartwarming tale that kids will not be able to put down! Recommended for readers 10 and up.

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