The Hero Revealed
The Hero Revealed
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The Hero Revealed

Written by William Boniface & illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
Book #1 in the Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
320
Page count
830L
Lexile measure
Feb 26, 2008
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780060774660
    Publication Date
    February 26, 2008
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    May 30, 2006
    Page Count
    320
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    213384679
    Lexile® Level
    830L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    8
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    109470
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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