When a young crow witnesses the breathtaking speed of the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest bird, he is entranced, and dreams of traveling just as fast. Fueled by his imagination and self-confidence, he works with his fellow crows to build an incredible car, the Speed Bird, and attempts to go faster than any bird has gone before. Blending cartoonish crows with more realistic vehicles, Alan Snow's tale is sure to charm readers 4 to 8, while also offering information about how cars work.