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The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power Audiobook
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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
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"This book was our book club selection this month for my 3rd graders. It was hilarious. The descriptive words made me laugh out loud several times. Can't wait to read the rest of the series."
— Heidi (5 out of 5 stars)
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A dastardly good read. Written with gleeful wit, rapid-fire pacing and snappy dialogue.
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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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Winner of Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best books
The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power Listener Reviews
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" The quirky villain and his bumbling side-kicks reminds me of "A Series of Unfortunate Events", but with more laughs. "
— Michael, 10/20/2012 -
" I think this book is exciting and risky, it makes you want to read more of these fun books! "
— Gabriel, 9/21/2012 -
" When you have two powers try to use your own power. "
— Beckett, 11/4/2011 -
" I think this book is exciting and risky, it makes you want to read more of these fun books! "
— Gabriel, 10/9/2010 -
" Dave is the Gecko and Sticky is the real Gecko. <br/> "
— Gina, 9/20/2009 -
" Book two was equally as charming! "
— Jennifer, 9/1/2009 -
" When you have two powers try to use your own power. "
— Beckett, 6/17/2009 -
" The quirky villain and his bumbling side-kicks reminds me of "A Series of Unfortunate Events", but with more laughs. "
— Michael, 5/7/2009
About Wendelin Van Draanen
Wendelin Van Draanen is the author of many beloved and award-winning books. For middle graders, she’s written Swear to Howdy and the Sammy Keyes mystery series. For teens and tweens, there’s Flipped, The Running Dream, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, and Runaway. And for younger readers, check out the Shredderman quartet and the Gecko and Sticky series.
About Marc Cashman
Marc Cashman, Earphones Award–winning narrator, was named one of the “Best Voices of the Year” by AudioFile magazine. His voice can be heard on radio, television, film, and video games. He also instructs voice actors through his classes, The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques, in Los Angeles.