"Fastest Boy in the World" by Elizabeth Laird is a 2014 trade paperback book published by Pan Macmillan. The book, illustrated by the author, falls under the genre of juvenile fiction and explores themes of sports, people and places in Africa, family, and multigenerations. With a total of 176 pages, the book is written in English and follows the story of a young boy with a talent for running, making it a captivating read for children and young adults alike.