- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Little Brown and Company (Sep 1 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0316168440
- ISBN-13: 978-0316168441
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,761,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 6-8-Guy Martin, 13, has all the usual middle school worries-homework hassles, popularity problems, and an unrequited passion for the most beautiful girl in school. However, he also has some very unusual complications. As "Speedy," the world's fastest boy, he is part of a secret crew of apprentice superheroes. With its super sponsors from the League of Big Justice, the Sidekick Club helps defend the world against evil. Guy, unfortunately, is assigned to less-than-super Pumpkin Pete ("I have all the powers of a pumpkin!") and his sidekick duties usually involve a lot of clean-up work. But when the super villains of the Brotherhood of Rottenness take out the Big Justice headquarters-and apparently the entire League as well-it is up to the sidekicks to save the day. Comic-book and superhero traditions come in for some broad but good-natured ribbing. Adult good guys speak in exaggerated, mock-heroic tones while villains cackle maniacally and threaten mayhem at every step. The Boy and Girl Wonders bicker among themselves in typical teenage fashion and often show scant respect for the senior factions-good and evil alike. Adults may be put off by some of the adolescent humor, such as the outlaw Le Poop and his bodily stench arsenal, but, like the off-the-wall chapter titles and cartoon illustrations, it's all part of the joke. It's worth considering for readers who have outgrown Dav Pilkey's "Captain Underpants" series (Scholastic) but aren't ready for the adult absurdity of Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Crown, 1989).
Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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You think you have problems? Try being me, Guy Martin, the fastest runner in the world. I can run 92.7 miles an hour. But before I can use my super speed to become a real superhero, I have to be a sidekick. As Speedy, the certified sidekick to Pumpkin Pete, I have to help the League of Big Justice save the world during the day but still get all my homework done and make curfew at night. And I can't tell anyone about this stuff, especially not Prudence Cane, the most beautiful girl in school, even if she's falling for another guy, Mandrake Steel (a.k.a. Charisma Kid).And I have to try to look cool wearing spandex. Sheesh.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL BOOK FOR KIDS,
This review is from: Sidekicks (Hardcover)
My class absolutely loved Sidekicks - which was recommended from a friend. It's a great book because kids love superheroes - so they can relate to Guy as he begins his adventure as a new sidekick. The book totally captures kids' imaginations and more importantly, speaks to them on their level. It's a really fun book for kids and adults. There are so many funny characters so be prepared for lots of laughs! I hope there are more Sidekicks books to come.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Fun Series for Captain Underpants Fans,
By Lane Young "Teacher and Librarian" (Highland Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Sidekicks (Paperback)
Guy Martin, aka Speedy, is the fastest kid in the world and has joined League of Big Justice. Guy is bored of life as a superhero until Pinoh Keyoh and the Brotherhood of Rottenness strikes. Full of humor, this is a great book for readers of Captain Underpants who are ready for something a little more challenging.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funniest book I read all year!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Sidekicks (Paperback)
Boy in the Plastic Bubble Boy. Spelling Beatrice. Exchange Change Kid. Earlobe Lad. Those are just a few of the funny characters in this book. The main character is 13 year old Speedy, and he's been stuck as sidekick to the superhero Pumpkin Pete, who has a pumpkin for a head and always yells that he's got all the powers of a pumpkin. If you want to laugh at almost every page, this is the perfect book for you. I don't read comic books or anything, but this book was still perfect and so funny. It's all about Speedy's first few weeks as a superhero sidekick and how he's basically a servant to Pumpkin Pete who's always making him do his laundry and stuff. But then when the villain attacks and Speedy's the only one who can save the day! This book makes fun of the superhero world. My favorite character is Boy in the Plastic Bubble Boy. He runs around in his Giant Hamster Ball of Justice and no one can understand what he says because the plastic bubble is too thick. He's just one of the crazy characters in this book. If you read it, you'll laugh until your stomach hurts!
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