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Shredderman: Meet the Gecko

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$6.99 US
5.25"W x 7.69"H x 0.5"D   | 5 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Sep 12, 2006 | 176 Pages | 978-0-440-41914-3
Age 6-9 years | Grades 1-4
Reading Level: Lexile 490L | Fountas & Pinnell R
Even superheroes have problems. That’s what Nolan discovers when he meets Chase Morton, the boy who plays his favorite TV superhero on The Gecko and Sticky. Chase is being hounded by a sleazy tabloid reporter who is evil! Sneaky! A liar! So Nolan vows to expose the truth on Shredderman.com. After all, superheroes have to stick together in the fight for truth and justice. Oh, yeah!
"Reluctant readers, be they old fans or new, will enjoy the humor, swift pacing, and Biggs's heavy-line cartoon illustrations....Cyber-hero fun for everyone." --Kirkus Reviews

"The protagonist's strength in rising above his fear of Bubba and showing compassion for him is gently and poignantly portrayed...Reluctant readers will find this book accessible, and the use of modern technology to fight the "bad guys" is an appealing inclusion." -- School Library Journal

"A lighthearted, fast-moving story, with Nolan serving as a true hero." --Booklist
Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, Swear to Howdy, and Hope in the Mail, Reflections on Writing and Life. Ms. Van Draanen lives with her husband in California. Her hobbies include the “three R’s”: reading, running, and rock ’n’ roll. To read more about Wendelin Van Draanen’s books, please visit WendelinVanDraanen.com. View titles by Wendelin Van Draanen

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Even superheroes have problems. That’s what Nolan discovers when he meets Chase Morton, the boy who plays his favorite TV superhero on The Gecko and Sticky. Chase is being hounded by a sleazy tabloid reporter who is evil! Sneaky! A liar! So Nolan vows to expose the truth on Shredderman.com. After all, superheroes have to stick together in the fight for truth and justice. Oh, yeah!

Praise

"Reluctant readers, be they old fans or new, will enjoy the humor, swift pacing, and Biggs's heavy-line cartoon illustrations....Cyber-hero fun for everyone." --Kirkus Reviews

"The protagonist's strength in rising above his fear of Bubba and showing compassion for him is gently and poignantly portrayed...Reluctant readers will find this book accessible, and the use of modern technology to fight the "bad guys" is an appealing inclusion." -- School Library Journal

"A lighthearted, fast-moving story, with Nolan serving as a true hero." --Booklist

Author

Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, Swear to Howdy, and Hope in the Mail, Reflections on Writing and Life. Ms. Van Draanen lives with her husband in California. Her hobbies include the “three R’s”: reading, running, and rock ’n’ roll. To read more about Wendelin Van Draanen’s books, please visit WendelinVanDraanen.com. View titles by Wendelin Van Draanen