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The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Wendelin Van Draanen

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The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power

By Wendelin Van Draanen
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Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

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May 10, 2011 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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May 26, 2009 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power

    The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and would make terrific all-family read-alouds.

    “Don’t move a muscle!” shouts a strangely clad crook in the act of robbing a bank. But of course somebody does. That somebody is Dave Sanchez, and the crook is none other than the dastardly Damien Black, fresh out of prison and back to his villainous ways. But Dave and his gecko sidekick, Sticky, are on the case, and this time they have a trick up their sleeve–literally! It’s an Aztec wristband that give its wearer powers like invisibility and flight. Asombroso, right? But power alone does not a superhero make, and they’ll have to learn how to use it if they want to defeat their nemesis not once–but twice.

    Don’t miss all the Gecko & Sticky adventures:
    1. The Villain’s Lair
    2. The Greatest Power,
    3. Sinister Substitute
    4. The Power Potion


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power

    The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and would make terrific all-family read-alouds.

    “Don’t move a muscle!” shouts a strangely clad crook in the act of robbing a bank. But of course somebody does. That somebody is Dave Sanchez, and the crook is none other than the dastardly Damien Black, fresh out of prison and back to his villainous ways. But Dave and his gecko sidekick, Sticky, are on the case, and this time they have a trick up their sleeve–literally! It’s an Aztec wristband that give its wearer powers like invisibility and flight. Asombroso, right? But power alone does not a superhero make, and they’ll have to learn how to use it if they want to defeat their nemesis not once–but twice.

    Don’t miss all the Gecko & Sticky adventures:
    1. The Villain’s Lair
    2. The Greatest Power,
    3. Sinister Substitute
    4. The Power Potion


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power

    The Gecko & Sticky are a fabulous crime-fighting duo! This quartet of funny adventures will appeal to fans of superheroes both young and old, and would make terrific all-family read-alouds.

    “Don’t move a muscle!” shouts a strangely clad crook in the act of robbing a bank. But of course somebody does. That somebody is Dave Sanchez, and the crook is none other than the dastardly Damien Black, fresh out of prison and back to his villainous ways. But Dave and his gecko sidekick, Sticky, are on the case, and this time they have a trick up their sleeve–literally! It’s an Aztec wristband that give its wearer powers like invisibility and flight. Asombroso, right? But power alone does not a superhero make, and they’ll have to learn how to use it if they want to defeat their nemesis not once–but twice.

    Don’t miss all the Gecko & Sticky adventures:
    1. The Villain’s Lair
    2. The Greatest Power,
    3. Sinister Substitute
    4. The Power Potion


    From the Hardcover edition.

    Also by Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wild Bird
    The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
    Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye
    Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
    Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
    See all books by Wendelin Van Draanen

    Also by Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wild Bird
    The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
    Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye
    Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
    Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
    See all books by Wendelin Van Draanen

    Also by Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wild Bird
    The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
    Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye
    Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
    Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
    See all books by Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, Swear to Howdy, Runaway, and Confessions of a Serial Kisser. Ms. Van… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, Swear to Howdy, Runaway, and Confessions of a Serial Kisser. Ms. Van… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    About Wendelin Van Draanen

    Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, Swear to Howdy, Runaway, and Confessions of a Serial Kisser. Ms. Van… More about Wendelin Van Draanen

    Product Details

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 10, 2011 | 208 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440422433

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    May 26, 2009 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375853821

    Audiobook Download | $13.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    May 26, 2009 | 165 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780739379233

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    Praise

    Praise for the Gecko & Sticky books:

    “A dastardly good read. Written with gleeful wit, rapid-fire pacing and snappy dialogue.” – Kirkus Reviews

    “Fearsome is rarely this much fun. Van Draanen has a super imagination, to which she never applies the brakes. Readers who enjoy loony adventures will love this ride.” – Children’s Literature

    “Consistently entertaining . . . reaching a frenetic level of energy and comedy as the story’s tension builds.” – Booklist

    “Peppered with exaggerated alliteration and the excitable lizard’s Spanish-tinged ‘Stickynese,’ the wisecracking narrative bounds from one slapstick scenario to another.” – Publishers Weekly

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