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Van Draanen, Wendelin

Sinister Substitute

213 pp. | Knopf | January, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-84378-5 $12.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-94572-4 $15.99
(4) 4-6 Gecko & Sticky series. Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin. In Substitute, Dave's least-favorite teacher disappears mysteriously--only to be replaced by the ominously familiar Dr. Schwarz. Potion finds Dave and pet gecko Sticky tasked with delivering a package to dangerous Damien Black. The series continues to blend broad school-based humor with outlandish fantasy plots in winning, if a bit frantic, adventures. Review covers these Gecko & Sticky titles: The Power Potion and Sinister Substitute.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl

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