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Books like NERDS
A high-energy, gadget-filled romp where schoolyard outcasts transform into world-saving secret agents. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with NERDS.
- energetic
- lighthearted
- action-packed
- 01
Spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud collision of middle school awkwardness and blockbuster espionage.
- 02
Evil spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A hilarious, high-stakes romp through the absurd and dangerous world of secret organizations.
- 03
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
Trenton Lee Stewart
A cozy, puzzle-filled adventure that feels like a warm hug for the smart, lonely kid in everyone.
- 04
Ungifted
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, high-energy collision of chaos and intellect that proves there is more than one way to be smart.
- 05
Maximum Security (CHERUB)
Robert Muchamore
A gritty, high-octane undercover mission that trades gadgets for raw survival inside a claustrophobic juvenile prison.
- 06
Masterminds
Gordon Korman
A high-stakes, paranoia-laced puzzle box where a picture-perfect childhood unravels into a thrilling fight for identity.
- 07
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 08
Cross my heart and hope to spy
Ally Carter
A brisk, energetic adventure that proves navigating sophomore year and ex-boyfriends is just as complex as clearing your name in a top-secret spy academy.
- 09
Guardian Angel Cherub
Robert Muchamore
A high-stakes teen espionage thriller where the ultimate test is choosing between a sworn mission and a friend's survival.
- 10
Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!
Dan Gutman
A zany, laugh-out-loud school adventure where the adults are the ones acting entirely out of control.
- 11
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space
Dav Pilkey · 2004
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud celebration of childhood mischief that turns reading into a high-energy playground.
- 12
City Spies
James Ponti
A globe-trotting, gadget-filled adventure wrapped around a surprisingly tender story of kids finding where they truly belong.
