Answer by hLk for Trying to remember a book about a kid with powers

I have found it! It was The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson. The specific excerpt can be found from this pdf (hit download) on page 21

Quote:

“Oh, I hope not. Say, I’ve read you have Level 4 strength. True or false?” Orkng took out a quarter and bent it in half — with its eyelid!