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Sidekicks

Sidekicks

Published in
2011
4.04
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Description

Batman has Robin, Wonder Woman has Wonder Girl, and Phantom Justice has Bright Boy, a.k.a. Scott Hutchinson, an ordinary schoolkid by day and a superfast, superstrong sidekick by night, fighting loyally next to his hero.  But after an embarrassing incident involving his too-tight spandex costume, plus some signs that Phantom Justice may not be the good guy he pretends to be, Scott begins to question his role. With the help of a fellow sidekick, once his nemesis, Scott must decide if growing up means being loyal or stepping boldly to the center of things.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages

Why to read

  • Humorous and engaging plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Insight into the superhero genre
  • Themes of friendship and identity