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National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society (Nerds Book One): Volume 1

Michael Buckley

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

The excitement of international espionage combined with the awkwardness of the tween years makes for nonstop laughs in National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society--NERDS--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)

Book Details

  • Publisher: Amulet Books
  • Publish Date: Aug 1st, 2010
  • Pages: 352
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.19in - 5.43in - 1.18in - 0.80lb
  • EAN: 9780810989856
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Humorous StoriesMysteries & Detective StoriesThrillers & Suspense

About the Author

Buckley, Michael: - Michael Buckley is the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. He has achieved a New York Times bestseller, a Kirkus Best Fantasy Book, and two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum winners. He has written and developed television shows for several networks. He lives in Brooklyn.