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The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy, Book 2: The Return of Meteor Boy? (Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy, 2) Paperback – Illustrated, October 28, 2008

by William Boniface (Author), Stephen Gilpin (Illustrator)
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There's a Secret in Superopolis!

Years Ago, a young superhero named Meteor Boy mysteriously vanished during a dangerous mission. But what really happened to him? Could he still be alive? There may be more to the Meteor Boy secret than anybody suspected, and Ordinary Boy knows that the time has come to solve this mystery once and for all! In a city where everyone is extraordinary, this just might be a job for . . . Ordinary Boy.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 2 of 3
    Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy
  3. Print length
    368 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    840L
  7. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.74 x 7.62 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    October 28, 2008
  10. ISBN-10
    006077469X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0060774691
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William Boniface may or may not exist. Ordinary Boy, after all, tells his own story. Mr. Boniface could simply be a creation of the publisher in order to fulfill the requirement that an author be listed on the cover of this book. Given that possibility, there is no harm in revealing that Mr. Boniface has lent his name to over two dozen far less wordy children's books that were also in need of an author. Unless, of course, he didn't, which would make this entire biography irrelevant.



Stephen Gilpin is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of children's books and has worked for tons of awesome clients. He lives and works with his wife, Angie, in Hiawatha, Kansas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (October 28, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006077469X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060774691
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 840L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.74 x 7.62 inches
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    Stephen Gilpin has been working professionally as an illustrator since 2001. He’s illustrated numerous picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and illustrations for a host of clients including Disney/Hyperion, Simon and Schuster, Harper, MacMillan, Scholastic and others. He currently lives in Gas, Kansas with his wife and a whole bunch of kids, pets and chickens. See more of his work at www.sgilpin.com and his comic strip at www.lestrygonians.com. 

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    William Boniface may or may not exist. Ordinary Boy, after all, tells his own story. Mr. Boniface could simply be a creation of the publisher in order to fulfill the requirement that an author be listed on the cover of a book. Given that possibility, there is no harm in revealing that Mr. Boniface has lent his name to over two dozen far less wordy children's books that were also in need of an author. Unless, of course, he didn't, which would make this entire biography irrelevent.

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NaturallyMama
5.0 out of 5 stars 9 yo LOVES it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015
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My son started this series recently and loves it. He is 9 and had been reading on his own since he was 4.5/5. However he has never really taken to reading a full chapter book for himself. He loves reading and being read to. But something seemed overwhelming to him about picking up a chapter book himself. We homeschool and have a great home library of all kinds of books.

However I found Ordinary Boy in hardback at our thrift store one day and it sat on the shelf for a good bit. Maybe 6 months or 8. He finally noticed it and started reading it and after that he just took off. He couldn't put it down.

So I have since bought the other two books in the series and read the 2nd one in a matter of a few days and already onto the third.

The books are about a boy who lives in Superopolis where everyone has super powers except for Ordinary Boy of course. But there are villains like Professor Brain drain and good guys like the League of Ultimate Goodness and Amazing Indestructo.

I was going to try to give a bit of an explanation of the plot but I think its best to just let your kid try it out. I am certain they will love it. It is so fun and enjoyable!

There are a few illustrations scattered throughout as well as little pages out of OB's Li'l Hero's Handbook about people, places and things in Superopolis.

I love that there are lots of fun and big words in these stories. It is not a dumbed down book for kids like so many books these days that are absolute drivel. This is fun as well as teaching them wonderful vocabulary and exploring many new words and phrases. Some are made up like Superopolis and Oomphlifier and Indestructo. but there are words like cavalcade, accusingly, metamorphic, duplicates, suspiciously, brilliance, unconscious, enormous, Chrysanthemum, Principal Doppelganger, powerlessness, minuscule, positively humiliating and so on.

So in all this is a wonderful series my son has enjoyed immensely.
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EmptyNester
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Book in the Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2010
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This is the second book in the series. The 1st book was "The Extaordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy: The Hero Revealed." By 8-year-old son is LOVING these books. They take place in Superopolis, where only super heroes live. Some of the super heroes have funny powers. For example, Melon Boy can spit watermelon seeds out of his mouth and Tadpole has an extremely long tongue. Plasma Girl can turn into liquid plasma. In this story there is a group of hippy supper heroes: Sky Diamond, Rainbow Rider, Aquarius, The Hammer, and Bliss. They don't like to work, so have started committing small crimes. The book also solves the mystery of what happened to Meteor Boy 25 years ago. My son likes realistic fiction that is funny. This book isn't completely realistic, as it is about superheroes, but is is funny.
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jay linebaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars A series that opens young minds to the power of problem solving.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
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Such a good series! Reminds the reader that super comes in all shapes and sizes. Problem solving is a skill we can all develop and this series shows young readers why super powers are not always a good thing. Enjoy this read with your children it provided an excellent opportunity for my family and I to discuss big problems that can arise and ways to solve them by thinking outside the box.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd book in the series
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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Bought for my 11 year old son because the library didn’t have a copy. He enjoyed this series.
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Laura Mueser
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015
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I love this book. It is well written and easy to understand, and would appeal to all ages. It is the second book in the series, and I would encourage you to read the others.
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Kathy Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy Book 2
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013
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My Grand Son loves to read and I'm always looking for new book series. I bought one and he loved it, so I then purchased more and more! He loves these books, and I love encouraging his reading!
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April
5.0 out of 5 stars best book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2012
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This is probably the best book i've ever read, but i wonder when the fourth will come out. I hope it's soon so i can read. Anyone thats reading this review buy this book and you will read it again and again!
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aptcat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013
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Both me & my sons read the first book. They have read the second & loved it! I have not as yet, but based on their reviews, I am sure I will enjoy it as well.
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Jude
5.0 out of 5 stars Extroadinary
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2014
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This is an amazing book. I know it's expensive but it's worth it. Its a fairly long book and its very well written. It's hard to understand in places but it just results in awesomeness. I would recommended this for kids aged 9 to 14. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK.
Unless your like 3 years old or something.
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OutInTheRainAgain
5.0 out of 5 stars My 'boys' love these!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2012
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My partner is currently reading these (on book 2 of 3) to our six year old son at bedtime and they both love them. My son even felt the need to tell me part of the story as he was so excited about it!
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Mrs. A. J. Duckworth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2013
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My 10 year old loves this series.
He likes the concept and the humour. It's great to know there are more as children love to feel comfortable with a format and this encourages them to keep reading.
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Maura
5.0 out of 5 stars Heloo
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2013
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DEREK CHAPMAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2015
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I love it so much
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