Sidekicks: A Graphic Novel (Sidekicks #1)

by Santat, Dan; Santat, Dan

• ISBN13: 9781338879551
• ISBN10: 1338879553
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2024-10-15
• Publisher: Graphix

Summary

Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks! This expanded edition includes a brand-new cover and sixteen pages of a never-before-seen epilogue! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!

Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is searching for a sidekick!

Heroes near and far are auditioning for the part, but there's four unlikely candidates heating up the competition. A dog, a cat, a hamster, and a chameleon -- the adoring pets of Captain Amazing's alter ego, Harry -- have all been honing their own secret superpowers. Wanting to spend more time with their beloved human, each pet is vying for the coveted role.

Meanwhile, Captain Amazing's longtime nemesis, Dr. Havoc, is back, and Captain Amazing can't defeat him on his own. With the citizens of Metro City in danger, can the warring pets put their squabbles aside to save the day?!

Author Biography

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend. He is also the creator of acclaimed graphic novels The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything, and his art is featured in numerous children's books, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series and picture books by Henry Winkler and Jake Gyllenhaal. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and pets. Visit him online at dansantatbooks.com.