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"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
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Release date
May 26, 2009 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780375853821
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780375853821
- File size: 4003 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.3
- Lexile® Measure: 920
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 4-5
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Reviews
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April 1, 2009
Gr 3-5-In their second adventure, a spinoff of Van Draanen's popular "Shredderman" series (Knopf), Dave Sanchez ("The Gecko") and Sticky (a gecko) once again face down evil villain Damien Black. Black, recently escaped from prison, robs a bank to finance his latest round of dastardly deeds. Unfortunately for him, Dave and Sticky witness the theft and vow to track him down. With the help of the Aztec powerband that gives Dave the ability to turn invisible, as well as the wall-walking superpower that earned him his nickname, the two pals infiltrate Black's lair, encountering an overcaffeinated monkey, three bumbling baddies, and numerous bizarre gadgets created by Black. After escaping with the cash, Dave and Sticky must get past a nosy neighbor, protective parents, and an attempt by Black to recapture the loot before Dave can return it to its rightful owners. While the action and humor will likely appeal to young readers, the writing is not up to Van Draanen's usual standard. Sticky's linguistic quirks spill over into the narrator's voice, becoming less charming and more distracting by the page. Purchase this early chapter book where enthusiasm for "Shredderman" runs high. Otherwise, stick with Jon Scieszka's "Time Warp Trio" (HarperCollins) to entice reluctant readers."Misti Tidman, Boyd County Public Library, Ashland, KY"Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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May 1, 2009
Grades 3-5 In the second The Gecko and Sticky book, Dave and his loyal (though mouthy) gecko, Sticky, witness a bank robbery perpetrated by their diabolical, demented nemesis, Damien Black. Wearing the magical wristband that gives him a choice of invisibility or gecko-like wall-walking powers, Dave pursues Black into his convoluted mansion in an attempt to set things right. Though Daves sidekick, Sticky, supplies much of the broad humor, the narration itself sets a droll tone that is amplified by the stylized, black-and-white illustrations. The story concludes with a teaser for the duos next adventure.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.) -
July 1, 2009
Dave Sanchez and his sticky-fingered, Spanish-speaking gecko pet star in this series featuring a dastardly villain, ruthless treasure hunt, and Aztec ingots that give their wearer superpowers. The madcap plots sometimes slam on the brakes a little too abruptly, but Sticky's groan-inducing wisecracks help get readers through lulls in the action. Cliffhanger endings will stoke demand for the next series installments.(Copyright 2009 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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