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Thick as Thieves: A Graphic Novel (Sidekicks)

By Dan Santat
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Thick as Thieves: A Graphic Novel (Sidekicks) by Dan Santat captures the lively adventures in Metro City with humour and suspense. Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired and is enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World's Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while... Read More
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Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks with a brand-new adventure in this second series installment! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!

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Thick as Thieves: A Graphic Novel (Sidekicks) by Dan Santat captures the lively adventures in Metro City with humour and suspense.

Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired and is enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World's Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while he's away, trouble brews at home! A massive data breach disrupts the Society of Superheroes, and a flash drive containing sensitive information about Captain Amazing and other heroes falls into reckless hands.

Meanwhile, an unannounced visitor named Whipley arrives at the captain's house. His pet sidekicksβ€”Manny, Roscoe, and Fluffyβ€”are sceptical of the stranger's intentions. The only sidekick excited by the visit is Shifty. Could Whipley be Shifty's loving, long-lost brother as he claims? Or is he framing the sidekicks for his personal gain and vengeance?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338879186

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dan Santat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dan Santat Graphic Novels Humour Young Adult

About the Author

Dan Santat is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal in 2015. He is also the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel The Aquanaut, and his graphic memoir, A First Time for Everything, was the 2023 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature. His art is featured in numerous children's books, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series as well as picture books by Henry Winkler and Jake Gyllenhaal. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and pets. Visit him online at dansantatbooks.com.

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