Speed Reader
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action
adventure
age 8-12
aging relatives
Author_Matthew Cody
Author_Zack Giallongo
best friend duo
birthday
boy
bullied
bullying
bullying themes
cat ninja
Category=YFC
Category=YFF
Category=YNUC
chapter comics
city protector
comic
comic style
confidence building
dog
dog sidekick
elementary level
epic
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family
fantasy action
forthcoming
friendship
friendship themes
funny
gift
gifts for
grade
grandpa
grandparents
graphic novel ages 8 12
heartwarming
humor adventure
illustrated adventure
illustrated fiction
illustrated series
independent reading
middle
middle school
mind control
mind control villain
origin story
pets
reluctant reader
reluctant reader books
reluctant readers
school
school life
SEL themes
self-esteem
sequential art
single mom
social emotional
struggling readers
superhero
superhero story
superpowers
villain
youth fiction
youth hero journey
Product details
- ISBN 9781524886394
- Weight: 306g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 09 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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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!
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?
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?
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.
Zack Giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese enthusiast, and amateur banjoist. His 2012 graphic novel, Broxo, was a New York Times bestseller.
