Heroes on the Side

Everyone’s favorite avian superhero must rescue the world’s sidekicks from a dastardly chicknapper in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book.

Gordon Blue and his brother Benny are taking a trip to New York City. That means superhero Kung Pow Chicken and his sidekick, Egg Drop, will be there! Egg Drop gets invited to a big sidekicks party. But it is a trap! Bad guy Ticklebeak and his Bad Eggs chicknap all of the world’s sidekicks! Can Kung Pow Chicken save the sidekicks? Or will this hero crack under pressure?

Praise for Let’s Get Cracking!

“A perfectly puntastic page-turner. Hybrids of comics and traditional pictures, the goofy all-color illustrations propel the fast-moving, high-interest story. ‘Ham and eggs’—you don’t want to miss this!” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Just the thing for beginning readers.” —Publishers Weekly

“Step aside, Captain Underpants! There is a new hero in town—this time, with feathers. . . . Fresh, funny, and packed with full-color illustrations, this new transitional series will be an instant hit with readers looking for silly fun and a touch of mystery.” —Booklist

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Release date

E-bog: 17. august 2022