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Speed Reader
Series: The Speed Reader
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When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed...
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When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja books!
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Description
When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja books!
Zander Fast is always last—last to complete an assignment, last to finish reading, and last to the bus. Even worse, his Great Uncle Merv is constantly embarrassing him with his cheesy catchphrases and tall-tale stories. But when Zander receives a mysterious book in the mail, all of that changes. Suddenly, Zander has the speed (and popularity) he’s always wanted––and Uncle Merv’s stories no longer seem so far-fetched.
Between navigating the perils of middle school and balancing his newfound powers with his studies, Zander, his best friend Tanya May, and his trusty dog Spike must protect their hometown as it transforms into a wacky world of ex-heroes and villains. Will a mind-controlling villain have his way with the people of Cape City? Or will a new generation of heroes emerge to defeat him?
Series: The Speed Reader
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Speed Reader
When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja books! Zander Fast...Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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ISBN: 9781524886394
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Zack Giallongo
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 18g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Matthew Cody is the author of several popular books, including the award-winning Supers of Noble’s Green trilogy: Powerless, Super, and Villainous and the bestselling Cat Ninja series. He is also the author of Will in Scarlet and The Dead Gentleman, as well as the graphic novels Zatanna and the House of Secrets and The Bright Family. He lives in Manhattan, New York, with his wife and son.
Zack Giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese enthusiast, and amateur banjoist. His 2012 graphic novel, Broxo, was a New York Times bestseller.
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