Super Sidekicks #3: Trial of Heroes by Gavin Aung Than
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on April 19, 2022
ISBN: 0593175131
Pages: 160
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Format: Graphic Novel
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The Super Sidekicks who just saved the world reappear in this book and have been invited to join HERO, the Heroic Earth Righteousness Organization. It’s an exclusive club for the planet’s most famous superheroes. But before they can become members, they must pass the hardest challenge in the universe – a very scary test that only the truly heroic survive. The setting is Sydney, Australia and is a refreshing change from inner city locales.

This story calls all fans of Captain Underpants and Hilo! Sidekicks are action-packed – expect bugs, clowns, dinosaurs, and lots of goo!

Gavin Aung Than is a best-selling New York Times cartoonist. He fully embraces his characters; Dinomite, Goo, Flygirl, and Captain Perfect, although some might not care for the clown character. It’s an entertaining book with bright full-color illustrations and lots of humor. The panels are easy to follow and some readers will move through it quickly, especially with the action sequences.

Ages: 8-12

Reviewed by Terri Bauld, Louis T Graves Memorial Library