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Nick the Sidekick

Dave Whamond, illustrated by Dave Whamond

Nick signs up to become a superhero and is selected by Super Fantastic Guy for his intelligence, investigative ability, and sharp hearing. Instead of the role he expected, Nick does the work while Super Fantastic Guy receives the credit. Nick wants a chance to prove himself. When he overhears criminals planning a bank robbery, he has an opportunity to act, but Super Fantastic Guy later claims credit for solving it.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
420L
ATOS Book Level
2.9
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1562
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
L
Themes
Courage · Identity · Mystery And Discovery
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Published
April 3, 2018
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781771383554
Language
English
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