INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Van Draanen, Wendelin

The Greatest Power

(4) 4-6 Gecko & Sticky series. Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin. 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. Review covers these Gecko & Sticky titles The Greatest Power and Villain's Lair.

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