Book Series · 4 Books

NERDS Books

In order from NERDS to NERDS.

The NERDS series is a set of 4 chapter books by Michael Buckley, published between 2009 and 2012. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 300 pages.

NERDS

M Is for Mama's Boy

The Cheerleaders of Doom

NERDS

NERDS

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

NERDS

Sale price

$1695

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

NERDS

By Michael Buckley

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

316 pages· 55,531 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

Hardcover

Summary: 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?

In reading order

NERDS Series

4 books · Published 2009–2012

#1

NERDS

Sale price

$1695

NERDS

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

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

#2

M Is for Mama's Boy

Sale price

$1597

M Is for Mama's Boy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Superspies lose powers. Can they stop a traitor with only their wits?

#3

The Cheerleaders of Doom

Sale price

$1597

The Cheerleaders of Doom

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A flying hero must infiltrate a cheerleading squad to stop a world-colliding villain.

NERDS

Sale price

$958

NERDS

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A virus turns people into villains. Can Flinch save the world?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the NERDS series?

There are 4 books in the NERDS series. It began with NERDS in 2009, and the newest book, NERDS, was published in 2012.

What order should you read the NERDS books in?

Start with NERDS and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the NERDS books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring NERDS to life.

Michael Buckley

Ethen Beavers

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