About the book
The Avengers meets Louis Sachar in this hilarious and action-packed tween novel by John David Anderson, which Publishers Weekly called a \"superhero story that any comics fan will enjoy\" in a starred review.
Andrew Bean might be a part of H.E.R.O., a secret organization for the training of superhero sidekicks, but that doesn't mean that life is all leaping tall buildings in single bounds. First, there's Drew's power: Possessed of super senses—his hearing, sight, taste, touch, and smell are the most powerful on the planet—he's literally the most sensitive kid in school. Then there's his superhero mentor, a former legend who now spends more time straddling barstools than fighting crime. Add in trying to keep his sidekick life a secret from everyone, including his parents, and the truth is clear: Middle school is a drag even with superpowers.
But this is all before a supervillain long thought dead returns to the city of Justicia, superheroes begin disappearing at an alarming rate, and Drew's two identities threaten to crash head-on into each other. Drew has always found it pretty easy to separate right from wrong, good from evil. It's what a superhero does. But what happens when that line starts to disappear?
- Superhero Sidekicks in Training: At H.E.R.O., Drew Bean is learning the ropes, but his mentor is a washed-up legend who spends more time at the bar than saving the day.
- Not-So-Super Superpowers: With super senses as his only power, Drew is literally the most sensitive kid in school—not exactly ideal for fighting supervillains.
- A Hilarious Coming-of-Age Story: Perfect for fans of funny, relatable stories about navigating the perils of middle school, making friends, and discovering the hero you were meant to be.
- Action-Packed Adventure: When a villain from the past returns to Justicia and superheroes start disappearing, it’s up to Drew to step up before his city, and his secrets, are exposed.
Editions of Sidekicked
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062133144
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062133151
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062133168
Read an Excerpt
The Avengers meets Louis Sachar in this hilarious and action-packed tween novel by John David Anderson, which Publishers Weekly called a \"superhero story that any comics fan will enjoy\" in a starred review.
Andrew Bean might be a part of H.E.R.O., a secret organization for the training of superhero sidekicks, but that doesn't mean that life is all leaping tall buildings in single bounds. First, there's Drew's power: Possessed of super senses—his hearing, sight, taste, touch, and smell are the most powerful on the planet—he's literally the most sensitive kid in school. Then there's his superhero mentor, a former legend who now spends more time straddling barstools than fighting crime. Add in trying to keep his sidekick life a secret from everyone, including his parents, and the truth is clear: Middle school is a drag even with superpowers.
But this is all before a supervillain long thought dead returns to the city of Justicia, superheroes begin disappearing at an alarming rate, and Drew's two identities threaten to crash head-on into each other. Drew has always found it pretty easy to separate right from wrong, good from evil. It's what a superhero does. But what happens when that line starts to disappear?
- Superhero Sidekicks in Training: At H.E.R.O., Drew Bean is learning the ropes, but his mentor is a washed-up legend who spends more time at the bar than saving the day.
- Not-So-Super Superpowers: With super senses as his only power, Drew is literally the most sensitive kid in school—not exactly ideal for fighting supervillains.
- A Hilarious Coming-of-Age Story: Perfect for fans of funny, relatable stories about navigating the perils of middle school, making friends, and discovering the hero you were meant to be.
- Action-Packed Adventure: When a villain from the past returns to Justicia and superheroes start disappearing, it’s up to Drew to step up before his city, and his secrets, are exposed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidekicked about?
The Avengers meets Louis Sachar in this hilarious and action-packed tween novel by John David Anderson, which Publishers Weekly called a \"superhero story that any comics fan will enjoy\" in a starred review.
Andrew Bean might be a part of H.E.R.O., a secret organization for the training of superhero sidekicks, but that doesn't mean that life is all leaping tall buildings in single bounds. First, there's Drew's power: Possessed of super senses—his hearing, sight, taste, touch, and smell are the most powerful on the planet—he's literally the most sensitive kid in school. Then there's his superhero mentor, a former legend who now spends more time straddling barstools than fighting crime. Add in trying to keep his sidekick life a secret from everyone, including his parents, and the truth is clear: Middle school is a drag even with superpowers.
But this is all before a supervillain long thought dead returns to the city of Justicia, superheroes begin disappearing at an alarming rate, and Drew's two identities threaten to crash head-on into each other. Drew has always found it pretty easy to separate right from wrong, good from evil. It's what a superhero does. But what happens when that line starts to disappear?
- Superhero Sidekicks in Training: At H.E.R.O., Drew Bean is learning the ropes, but his mentor is a washed-up legend who spends more time at the bar than saving the day.
- Not-So-Super Superpowers: With super senses as his only power, Drew is literally the most sensitive kid in school—not exactly ideal for fighting supervillains.
- A Hilarious Coming-of-Age Story: Perfect for fans of funny, relatable stories about navigating the perils of middle school, making friends, and discovering the hero you were meant to be.
- Action-Packed Adventure: When a villain from the past returns to Justicia and superheroes start disappearing, it’s up to Drew to step up before his city, and his secrets, are exposed.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sidekicked?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Superhero stories
Where can I read a sample of Sidekicked?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062133144
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sidekicked?
John David Anderson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sidekicked is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062133144) and paperback(ISBN 9780062133151) and ebook(ISBN 9780062133168)
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