Speed Reader (Volume 1) (The Speed Reader) by Matthew Cody

This action-packed graphic novel introduces Zander Fast, a perpetually late student who discovers an ancient book granting him incredible super speed abilities. When Zander becomes the newest in a legacy of speed-powered heroes, he must navigate both middle school awkwardness and sudden superhero responsibilities in this energetic adventure series. The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this vibrant comic format that transforms reading reluctance into enthusiastic page-turning through dynamic visual storytelling and relatable school-day challenges.

Matthew Cody, award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja series, delivers another winning combination of humor and heroics that will particularly resonate with reluctant readers and comic book enthusiasts. The graphic novel format provides accessible reading practice while exploring themes of self-confidence and unexpected potential through Zander's journey from last-place finisher to super-speed champion. Young readers will cheer as Zander discovers that sometimes our greatest weaknesses can become our most extraordinary strengths when given the right opportunity to shine.