Sidekicks

I'm a fifth grade teacher and am always on the lookout for books that will motivate students to read. During my years as a school teacher, I have read dozens of children's books and this is one of the funniest ones I've ever read. One of my favorite parts is when Earlobe Lad screams at the other sidekicks to stop breathing so loud because it hurts his ears. You'll love this book.

I'm always trying to find story lines that will appeal to my son. He's not into fantasy fiction and has a very keen sense of humor. This book, and it's sequals, kept him giggling in the car, on the couch, in the tub, and way past bedtime. He would come find me to tell me what Spelling Beatrice had just said or what Exact Change Kid did. This book engaged him tremendously - he read it in two days. We'll read them all!

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.

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!