Rise of the Sidekicks

A thrilling middle-grade superhero adventure for readers who love action, suspense, and heroic teamwork.

Twelve-year-old Ethan Parker and his friends attend Justice Academy, a middle school just for kids with superpowers. The entire school is buzzing about the upcoming Sidekick Tryouts, a brand-new competition where the Nexus Guardians—the city’s elite team of crime-fighting superheroes—will choose their newest batch of recruits.

But a week before the tryouts begin, mysterious circumstances lure the famed Guardians out of the city and a new threat emerges. A villainous man calling himself the Hero Smasher declares war on all supers, taking Nexus City hostage with his mind-control abilities and an army of mechanical minions.

With the Guardians out of the picture and time quickly running out, it’s up to a group of super-powered sixth graders to rise up and find the courage within to take on a super villain before their city is lost forever.

Perfect for:
• Kids ages 9–12 who love middle-grade superhero adventures
• Readers who enjoy action-packed stories with teamwork and courage
• Fans of imaginative, high-stakes fantasy and adventure

Encourages bravery, problem-solving, and creative thinking.