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Epic Zero #2
Epic Zero 2: Tales of a Pathetic Power Failure
Kids who love superheroes, adventure, and laugh-out-loud humor will love the second book in the bestselling, power-packed Epic Zero series!
Elliott Harkness finally has powers and is a full-fledged member of the Freedom Force, Earth’s greatest superhero team. Elliott should be over the moon, but having powers doesn't mean you can control them. So after he botches another mission, he finds himself grounded.
But Elliott’s punishment is short-lived when he’s kidnapped by a band of teenage alien outlaws who want him to use the Orb of Oblivion to stop a planet-eating monster. Unfortunately, Elliott blew up the Orb months ago. But that’s just the start of his problems as he’s swept into a galactic adventure filled with interstellar enemies and cosmic beings beyond his wildest imagination.
With the fate of the universe at stake, will Elliott become the epic hero he’s always wanted to be—or will he always be just an Epic Zero?
Epic Zero delivers big adventure and even bigger laughs.
-Action-packed superhero chapter books for kids ages 8-12
-Hooks reluctant readers with humor, short chapters, and exciting cliffhangers
-Explores themes of family, friendship, teamwork, courage, and perseverance
-Includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers
-Perfect for independent reading and family read-alouds for grades 3-6
-A complete 12-book series that keeps kids coming back for more
With hilarious twists and epic superhero action, Epic Zero has a superpower of its own—it gets kids excited about reading.
Order your copy today!
Elliott Harkness finally has powers and is a full-fledged member of the Freedom Force, Earth’s greatest superhero team. Elliott should be over the moon, but having powers doesn't mean you can control them. So after he botches another mission, he finds himself grounded.
But Elliott’s punishment is short-lived when he’s kidnapped by a band of teenage alien outlaws who want him to use the Orb of Oblivion to stop a planet-eating monster. Unfortunately, Elliott blew up the Orb months ago. But that’s just the start of his problems as he’s swept into a galactic adventure filled with interstellar enemies and cosmic beings beyond his wildest imagination.
With the fate of the universe at stake, will Elliott become the epic hero he’s always wanted to be—or will he always be just an Epic Zero?
Epic Zero delivers big adventure and even bigger laughs.
-Action-packed superhero chapter books for kids ages 8-12
-Hooks reluctant readers with humor, short chapters, and exciting cliffhangers
-Explores themes of family, friendship, teamwork, courage, and perseverance
-Includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers
-Perfect for independent reading and family read-alouds for grades 3-6
-A complete 12-book series that keeps kids coming back for more
With hilarious twists and epic superhero action, Epic Zero has a superpower of its own—it gets kids excited about reading.
Order your copy today!
- GenresAdventureScience Fiction
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First published January 28, 2016
About the author
R.L. Ullman
40 books106 followersR.L. Ullman is the bestselling, award-winning author of books for young readers, including the EPIC ZERO, THE BOY WITH VIDEO GAME POWERS, TRADING CARD HERO, UNLEGENDARY DRAGON, and MONSTER PROBLEMS series. His fun, action-packed stories get kids to put down their screens and pick up a book! R.L. lives in Connecticut with his laptop and family. You can find out more about R.L. at rlullman.com.
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March 2, 2021
Wow, R.L. Ullman has done it again, nothing more I could of asked for but maybe his family could join him on his mission next time?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2019
A better editor would improve this book, which, as a superhero book, has a lot of appeal to an upper elementary audience.
There is much here to appeal to kids; in fact, my nine-year-old daughter who is entering fourth grade whipped through the first two books in the series. I like to know what she's reading, so I read some of the books, too.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS, AS A BIT OF TEXT IS QUOTED:
You'll find violence as well as threats of violence:
p. 49 "If you're captured by Skelton, they'll kill you. If you're captured by Dhoom, you'll beg them to kill you. Is that clear?" That's not an editing issue, but I think the story would be fine with milder violence (but that's just me; my daughter didn't object).
There are too many exclamation points (fewer in this book, book two, than in book one, thankfully), and there are some other errors that make a reader cringe, like this (not the only instance in the book) on page 156: "Or, is it somehow still inside of me, gathering it's [sic] strength? Even though I can't sense it's [sic] presence, can I ever be entirely sure it's gone?"
Each chapter begins with the profile of a Meta, which is fun - a bit of comic book to go with the superheroes.
Kids will like it, but as an adult, I hope some rough bits get worked out during the editing process!
There is much here to appeal to kids; in fact, my nine-year-old daughter who is entering fourth grade whipped through the first two books in the series. I like to know what she's reading, so I read some of the books, too.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS, AS A BIT OF TEXT IS QUOTED:
You'll find violence as well as threats of violence:
p. 49 "If you're captured by Skelton, they'll kill you. If you're captured by Dhoom, you'll beg them to kill you. Is that clear?" That's not an editing issue, but I think the story would be fine with milder violence (but that's just me; my daughter didn't object).
There are too many exclamation points (fewer in this book, book two, than in book one, thankfully), and there are some other errors that make a reader cringe, like this (not the only instance in the book) on page 156: "Or, is it somehow still inside of me, gathering it's [sic] strength? Even though I can't sense it's [sic] presence, can I ever be entirely sure it's gone?"
Each chapter begins with the profile of a Meta, which is fun - a bit of comic book to go with the superheroes.
Kids will like it, but as an adult, I hope some rough bits get worked out during the editing process!
August 30, 2019
Spectacular
I started reading the Epic Zero series and I couldn’t stop. The first one was amazing and this one is a perfect book to continue it. This book is now one of my favorites and I highly recommend it. (Especially to 12 yr olds who can relate to Elliot Harkness, aka the Epic Zero)
I started reading the Epic Zero series and I couldn’t stop. The first one was amazing and this one is a perfect book to continue it. This book is now one of my favorites and I highly recommend it. (Especially to 12 yr olds who can relate to Elliot Harkness, aka the Epic Zero)
February 25, 2021
4.5 stars
May 7, 2022
daughter loved it!!
My daughter now has a taste for this series - she loves it. We are now off to get book 3. If you’re still in the fence what is the problem!!
My daughter now has a taste for this series - she loves it. We are now off to get book 3. If you’re still in the fence what is the problem!!
August 18, 2022
Well, this was as bad as the first one, at least the characters were a little bit more enjoyable and FINALLY Elliot learned how lucky he is for having a family that loves him
March 1, 2021
good book
February 10, 2022
Read to my 8 year old, one chapter at a time, as a bedtime story. We both really enjoyed it. He's even tried to manufacture an excuse as to why I need to read to him every night instead of alternating between him and his brother. :-)
October 25, 2018
Again I don't know what to say about this book. I will read it again.
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