BarakIf you were looking for secret agents, you might not think to check out a bunch of nerdy elementary school students. But the nerds in Michael Buckley’s latest book each use their weaknesses as their strengths to help save the world.

Today, Barak joins Read, Write Repeat to review N.E.R.D.S.: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society by Michael Buckley. (Amulet Books, September, 2009)

Take it away, Barak!

Reviewer: Barak, age 10

I like: Swimming, riding my bike, and eating pizza and bean burritos. I also love sledding in the snow! I love Idaho!

This book was about: A group of kids who are secret agents. 　

The best part was when: The new good guy used the super droids in his mouth for the first time.

I laughed when: Glue Stick glued the Hyena and the henchmen to the floor. 　

I was worried when: Hyena, the bad girl, showed up in the junkyard. 　

I was surprised that: When Hyena helped conquer The Skull, and she became a good character. 　

This book taught me: To include everyone. 　

Other kids reading this book should: Watch for all the funny parts. I laughed A LOT! 　

Three words that best describe this book are: Funny, great and super.

My favorite line or phrase in the book is: “We’re the National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society. We’re the NERDS!” 　

You should read this because: It is every kid’s dream to be a spy or a super hero. I loved it!

If you want to see a video message from author Michael Buckley, visit the Abrams Books Web site. To learn more about Michael and his other books, visit this Web site.