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Speed Reading
How fast can you read…and still understand every word? On this dock, classic stories arrive one word at a time, right where your eyes are already looking. Settle in and read at your own pace, or take the Challenge—the speed climbs as the story builds, and a few quick questions at the end reveal whether you were truly reading or just watching words go by. Every new story is another chance to beat your personal best!