Written and Illustrated by Gavin Aung Than
The Super Side Kicks just want to be recognized as super heroes instead of sidekicks. So, when the invitation comes to join the coolest super club on earth, how can they resist? However, to join they must first pass the Trial of Heroes, and receive a hero stone. Can these sidekick blunderers do it? Can they finally be realized as part of the team? Read the book and find out.
This book kind of has a Captain Underpants feel to it. It is also a great graphic novel with bright pictures, and may actually attract a reluctant reader. In the opening of the book, one of the superheroes is a slime and so hides in the other superhero’s nose to make the bad guys think he is alone. Overall it is a really cute book. I would recommend it for ages 9-12. This is the 3rd book in the series, and I would really like to read the first two.
Reviewed by Jalene Magee, Librarian, Redwood Elementary
Review shared in July 2022
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 3-6
Super Side Kicks: Trial of Heroes
Written and Illustrated by Gavin Aung Than
Random House
154 pages
Release Date: April 19, 2022
ISBN: 9780593175132 (hardcover) / 9780593175163 (paperback)
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
