The Gecko and Sticky, Villain's Lair / Wendelin Van Draanen / 201 pages / First Book in a Series

Sticky is gecko lizard, so when I started listening to this audio book, I thought the title redundant.  However, I discovered that Gecko refers to David Sanchez exhibiting his wall-climbing super power as he rescues young Louis.  Sticky, a talking gecko lizard, spins a wild tale about an ancient Aztec power band and gold ingots that when united imbue the wearer with specific super powers.  The dastardly Damien Black had stolen the ingots and sticky-fingered Sticky has the power band...  This fun book has everything...adventure, excitement, a budding romance (just beginning to bud), and a mariachi band of thieves.