The Hero Revealed

By William Boniface, Stephen Gilpin (Illustrator)

Part of the Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy series

In a city of superheroes, only one powerless boy can stop chaos.

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320 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Superopolis, where everyone boasts superpowers, Ordinary Boy stands out for his lack of them. But when the sinister Professor Brain-Drain threatens the city, it's up to this unlikely hero and his friends to unravel a perplexing mystery. Can Ordinary Boy save the day in a world where everyone else is extraordinary? Dive into a thrilling adventure filled with humor, action, and unexpected twists as Ordinary Boy proves that sometimes, being ordinary is the most extraordinary power of all.

From the publisher

In Superopolis everyone has a superpower! Well…almost everyone. Meet Ordinary Boy.In a town where everyone is a superhero, what if you were the only person with no superpowers at all?Welcome to the life of Ordinary Boy. He’s…well, he’s pretty much exactly as his name suggests. But things are not so super in Superopolis these days, with the evil Professor Brain-Drain on the loose. To make matters worse, Ordinary Boy and his friends are thrown into the middle of a baffling mystery. Forget superheroes. In a city where everyone is extraordinary, this just might be a job for…Ordinary Boy! With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this “celebration of the comics genre” (Kirkus) is perfect for readers who love the New York Times bestselling Captain Underpants series and Michael Buckley’s New York Times bestselling NERDS series, as well as young fans of Marvel and DC Comics–and anyone who’s ever longed to be super.An Underdog Story: In a city of supers, the only kid without a power is the one person who can save the day.Kids Solving Mysteries: When the evil Professor Brain-Drain causes chaos, it’s up to Ordinary Boy and the Junior Leaguers to uncover his secret plan.Illustrated Chapter Book: Fast-paced chapters are packed with hilarious black-and-white illustrations that bring the action to life.Hilarious Action and Adventure: Perfect for young fans of Marvel, DC Comics, and laugh-out-loud series like Captain Underpants and NERDS.

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