Nerds: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society (Book One)

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Paperback
Author: Michael Buckley
Publisher: Abrams
Publish Date: August 2010
Series: Nerds
Language: English
Reading Level: 5.3
EAN: 9780810989856

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Overview

The excitement of international espionage combined with the awkwardness of the tween years makes for nonstop laughs in National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense SocietyNERDS–the first book in the hilarious series from New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley

If you’re looking for a funny illustrated series to enjoy alongside favorites such as Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Last Kids on Earth books, NERDS delivers!

Meet the NERDS, a team of 11-year-old super spies:
* Duncan “Gluestick” Dewey: He’s a paste-eater who can stick to walls.
* Ruby “Pufferfish” Peet: Her allergies help her detect danger and dishonesty.
* Heathcliff “Choppers” Hodges: He controls minds with his buckteeth.
* Julio “Flinch” Escala: His hyperactivity gives him super speed and strength.
* Matilda “Wheezer” Choi: Her inhalers enable her to fly and blast enemies.
* Jackson “Braceface” Jones, the new recruit. This metal mouth is the team’s go-to gadget guy . . . if only he can get over becoming a NERD.

Can this team of misfits save the world from their secret headquarters in the basement of their school? Can you read NERDS without laughing? Go ahead and try!

NERDS series:
National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society (#1)
M is for Mama’s Boy (#2)
The Cheerleaders of Doom (#3)
The Villain Virus (#4)
Attack of the BULLIES (#5)

Details

Pages: 352
Dimensions: 8.19 x 5.43 x 1.18 in
Lexile Score: 760
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 9
ISBN: 0810989859

Awards

2012 Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee (Junior Novel)
2012 Sasquatch Award - Winner (Children/Young Adult)