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Author: Dan Santat ,
Dan Santat
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic US
Dimensions:
Width: 15.00cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9781338879186
ISBN 10: 1338879189
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 08 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for Sidekicks: ""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."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""A superhero story that is skillfully plotted and artfully executed at every turn. Sidekicks is a graphic novel that plays on classic comic storylines, yet manages to make them completely modern. A dangerously entertaining mix... Santat's vivid artwork will turn heads. Dramatic full-color illustrations splash across each page, the energy palpable. Wide-angle panels give off a cinematic vibe that kids will eat up."" -- School Library Journal
★ ""Santat's sequel is an absolute gem that blends a thrilling (and uniquely quirky) superhero tale with an endearing exploration of found family... A purr-fect graphic tale full of tail-wagging, fur-raising excitement as well as heart and substance."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Sidekicks: ""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."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""A superhero story that is skillfully plotted and artfully executed at every turn. Sidekicks is a graphic novel that plays on classic comic storylines, yet manages to make them completely modern. A dangerously entertaining mix... Santat's vivid artwork will turn heads. Dramatic full-color illustrations splash across each page, the energy palpable. Wide-angle panels give off a cinematic vibe that kids will eat up."" -- School Library Journal
Author Information
Dan Santat is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2015. He is also the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel The Aquanaut, and his graphic memoir, A First Time for Everything, was the 2023 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature. His art is featured in numerous children's books, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series as well as 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.
