Sidekicks
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 215
Published: 2011
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"Sidekicks" by Dan Santat tells the story of a superhero named Captain Superlative and his trusty animal sidekicks who are determined to help him save the day. The narrative focuses on the sidekicks—each with unique abilities—who confront their feelings of inadequacy and the constant challenge of living in the shadow of their powerful hero. As they navigate their own adventures, they discover their worth and the importance of teamwork. Ultimately, they learn that being a hero isn't just about power; it’s about friendship, bravery, and finding the strength within themselves to shine. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 215 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2011 by Turtleback Books .
Dan Santat is the Caldecott Award winning illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle . He lives in California.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Maine Student Book Award - Grades 4-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-8 category by the Maine Student Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Graphic Novel
This book was recognised in the Graphic Novel category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Cybils Award - Graphic Novel - Elementary School / Middle School
This book was recognised in the Graphic Novel - Elementary School / Middle School category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.