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Van Draanen, Wendelin

Villain's Lair

201 pp. | Knopf | February, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-84376-1 $12.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-94567-0 $15.99
(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.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl

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