Epic Zero: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader (Epic Zero: 6th Grade Superhero)

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Growing Up in a Superhero Family is Cool, Unless You’re Powerless…

Kids who love superheroes will love the first book in this power-packed, laugh-out-loud series enjoyed by over half a million readers worldwide. Perfect for ages 8-12.
*Gold Medal Winner—Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
All Elliott Harkness wants is to be a superhero. His parents are superheroes. His sister is a superhero. Heck, even his dog is a superhero.
But Elliott has a problem—he’s a “Zero”—which is super-speak for powerless! So while his family is off saving the world, Elliott is stuck muddling through middle school.
Elliott feels ever-so-ordinary, until a mysterious girl changes everything. For some reason, she believes Elliott is the only one who can capture a mega-powerful, extraterrestrial orb before it falls into the wrong hands.
With menacing supervillains and globe-conquering aliens closing in fast, will Elliott find the power to be the epic hero he’s always wanted to be—or will he always be just an Epic Zero?
Epic Zero is perfect for kids 8–12, reluctant readers, and family reading time. With short chapters, hilarious twists, and epic superhero action on every page, this thrilling twelve-book series gets kids to put down their screens and pick up a book!
Epic Zero includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.
Start the epic adventure today!

From the Publisher

Loved by Kids. Trusted by Parents. Perfect for ages 8-12!

This incredibly fun, age-appropriate series is filled with laugh-out-loud humor and fast-paced adventure.

A Power-Packed 12-Book Series Enjoyed by Over Half a Million Readers!

Epic Zero gets kids to put down their screens and pick up a book! And with twelve action-packed adventures, they’ll want to keep reading to see what happens next. It’s also a great choice for family and classroom read-alouds.

A Perfect Transition from Graphic Novels to Chapter Books!

With short chapters, hilarious twists, and illustrated character profiles, this thrilling series will hook even the most reluctant readers.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ But That’s Another Story … Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 19, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996492100
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996492102
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.48 x 8 inches
Book 1 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Epic Zero: 6th Grade Superhero
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 1
Best Sellers Rank: #91,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #235 in Children’s Superhero Science Fiction #286 in Children’s Intermediate Readers #387 in Children’s Books on Boys’ & Men’s Issues
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Customers find this book spectacular and a great read for all ages, filled with interesting characters and lots of humor. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it keeps surprising with its twists and turns, while another describes it as a thrilling adventure. They appreciate its age-appropriate content, with one review highlighting it as a great role model for kids growing up today. The readability receives mixed reactions, with one customer noting it’s relatively easy to read.