Sidekicks

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Dan Santat

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English

Scholastic US
01 February 2012

Fiction-related items; Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA); Graphic Novel; Kids

METAL MUTT! STATIC CAT! AND ... FLUFFY!?!

Captain Amazing — hero of Metro City — is so busy catching criminals that he rarely has time for his pets at home. He doesn’t even notice when they develop superpowers of their own.

So when he announces that he needs a sidekick, his dog, hamster and chameleon each decide to audition. But with each pet determined to win the sidekick position, the biggest battle in Metro City might just be at the Captain’s house.

Then archvillain Dr. Havoc returns to town and suddenly the Captain’s in serious trouble. Can the warring pets put their squabbles aside? Or is it curtains for the Captain?

It’s sit, stay and save the world in this romp of a graphic novel!

By: Dan Santat
Imprint: Scholastic US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780439298193
ISBN 10: 0439298199
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 February 2012
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

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. Please visit his website at www.dantat.com.

Reviews for Sidekicks (GN)

Hilarious and heartfelt... a charming and well-told tale about friendship. -- Kazu Kibuishi, creator of Amulet The lovable menagerie of crime-fighting pets offers lots of laughs and a boisterous and exuberant storyline; Santat's illustrations are clear, engaging, and neatly stacked into easy-to-read panels. -- Kirkus Reviews Lively, insightful, and just plain fun, this convergence of capes and creatures will find a wide audience in animal lovers and superhero fans alike. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for The Aquanaut: Kinetic panel artwork impresses throughout, with smart pacing that swings between hilarity and suspense. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review The art in this graphic tale is something special... Santat's vividly expressive visuals are, even more than usual, riveting. -- Kirkus Reviews A spirited and thrilling story. -- Shelf Awareness A humorous and heartwarming tale. -- BookPage