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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2011
Gr 3–6—Middle-aged superhero Captain Amazing is looking for a new sidekick after his superpowered house pet and former cohort Static Cat runs away. His dog, Roscoe, is posing as superhero Metal Mutt in order to audition for his replacement, while his other pets—a hamster and a chameleon—train secretly with Static Cat as well. The artwork has an easily accessible style, an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2011
Veteran superhero Captain Amazing is getting old, and when he decides to hold auditions for a new sidekick, his pets—a dog, a hamster, and a newly acquired chameleon—hope to win the role. They each train seriously for the next month, but while fighting crime they often get into more trouble than they bargained for. On one such escapade, they run into a mysterious cat who ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
With veteran superhero Captain Amazing holding auditions for a new sidekick, his pets--a dog, hamster, and chameleon--hope to win the ro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on July 1, 2011
This enjoyable adventure, in which a group of animals vie for the role of their owner’s sidekick, involves themes of cooperation and overcoming conflict. The pets’ ambition to be heroes, alongside their fears and their affection for one another ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
