The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
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 Dave’s 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 duo’s next adventure. Grades 3-5. --Carolyn Phelan