NERDS
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 7.5 hour read

NERDS

By Michael Buckley

Book #1 in the NERDS series

Can a team of misfit kid spies save the world from their school basement?

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316 pages· 55,531 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Meet the NERDS, a quirky team of 11-year-old spies with bizarre powers. From sticking to walls to mind control, these unlikely heroes must overcome their own awkwardness to thwart villains like the Hyena. As they operate from their school's basement, new recruit Jackson 'Braceface' Jones struggles to fit in. Can these misfits embrace their nerdy traits and save the world? Dive into a world of espionage, humor, and unexpected heroism where being uncool is the ultimate superpower. Will they succeed, or will their antics lead to chaos?

From the publisher

The excitement of international espionage combined with the awkwardness of elementary makes for non-stop laughs in NERDS, the hilarious series from New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley! Meet the NERDS, a team of eleven-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!

At a glance
Format
Pages
316
Words
55,531
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about spiesBooks about child spiesBooks about evil villainsBooks about espionage
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~R
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
134181
Publication
Published
September 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780810943247

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