The Flash and the Storm of the Century

By Gregg Schigiel and Michael Anthony Steele

A storm is brewing in Central City! The Weather Wizard has unleashed the fury of his giant weather wand in a bid to get the city's citizens to cough up their cash. Only when his fundraising efforts are complete will he leave Central City for good. Now it's up to The Flash to outrun the lightning and bring his own thunder to the climate criminal. Can the Scarlet Speedster stop the Weather Wizard before the villain either robs the city blind or destroys it in the process? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781515888550

Book preview

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Introduction Page

Chapter 1: Explosive Diversions

Chapter 2: The Coming Storm

Chapter 3: Dangerously High Winds

Chapter 4: Temperature Drop

Chapter 5: Faster Than Lightning

Weather Wizard

Author

Illustrator

Glossary

Discussion Questions

Writing Prompts

Explore More

Copyright

Back Cover

When lightning struck Barry Allen’s lab, the young forensic scientist was bathed in chemicals. Soon after, his body underwent an extraordinary change that turned him into the fastest man alive. He could race up buildings, run on water, and create sonic booms with his incredible speed. Realizing his new abilities could be used for good, Barry set out to protect his hometown of Central City.

He became …

CHAPTER 1

EXPLOSIVE DIVERSIONS

BRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIING!

An alarm rang out as a helmeted robber burst from the bank. He carried a large, green duffel bag as he dashed across the sidewalk.

Look out! the robber shouted. Get out of my way!

Citizens dived left and right as the crook ran toward a motorcycle and hopped on.

VROOM!

With the bag strapped to the seat behind him, the criminal pulled out into traffic and sped away.

The motorcycle roared through the busy streets. It zigzagged around cars and trucks as if they were standing still. As the bank robber zipped around a tight corner, he hit an opening in the traffic and poured on the speed. Little did he know a red blur was trailing him—and closing in fast.

Just as the bank robber thought he was home free, The Flash appeared and ran alongside him.

I have to hand it to you, the Scarlet Speedster said with a grin. If you’re going to commit a crime in Central City, you have to be fast.

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