Harry (Captain Amazing) has now retired, and he and his sister Kelly are off on a holiday to ‘Crochet Con’. Kelly has taught Harry how to crochet as part of his recovery, and teases him about not having to be the best at everything anymore.

Soon after they leave, an unexpected package arrives. Inside is another chameleon. It’s Whipley, who is Shifty’s big brother. Shifty can’t believe it, and is happy to tell his friends all about growing up with Whipley.

The pets however, believe something is not quite right about this new animal in the house. This puts Shifty in the middle – sticking up for his brother who he feels he must take sides with.

Taking it a step further, he leaves with Whipley in the middle of night. Climbing into a van of suspicious characters, Shifty finds himself in the same position. Believing Whipley, or trusting his gut?

The 2nd adventure in this action-packed graphic novel series!

Sidekicks – Thick as Thieves adds to the continuing tale of Pet Sidekicks becoming the real Superheroes. They really must step up this time against a foe that seems impossible to tame.

Readers meet Captain Amazing’s sister Kelly, who is amazing herself. We also go back in time when they were children, and learn about Captain Amazing’s only disability.

With more graphic novel episodes in the making, Sidekicks is definitely a series to hook readers in.

Author / Illustrator – Dan Santat

Age – 10+

Publisher – Scholastic

Set – Fictional city called Metro City / Present

Viewpoint – 3rd person

Violence – Yes

Real Life – Aspects yes

Fantasy – Yes / Superhero powers

Blend – Real Life / Superheroes

(2026, Scholastic, Animals, Dog, Cat, Hamster, Chameleon, Humour, Funny, Courage, Action, Rivalry, Danger, Series, Family, Crochet, Allergy)