National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society (Nerds Book One) - Michael Buckley

A New York Times-bestselling author delivers an exciting new middle-grade series about a secret spy society made up of fifth grade misfits who use their unique nerdiness to fight crime, with hilarious results. Illustrations. 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!