NERDS - the National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society is back to save the world once again. This time, Matilda - or "Wheezer" - is spotlighted in the story. Matilda has to go undercover as the worst thing she can imagine. A cheerleader! A former NERDS agent has developed a device that opens a passage to other dimensions and her jumps back and forth are going to destroy our Earth if the NERDS can't stop her.
Review
Great fun! I love that the author is giving each member of the team the spotlight in a book. The extra insight into the characters adds a nice dimension to the stories. Lots of layers to the case keep readers turning pages. Matilda has to get over her cheerleader aversion, get in touch with her inner cheerleader, infiltrate a squad, find her target (who has had extensive plastic surgery), and stop the dimension-jumping. Lots to enjoy in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending. I'll just say the picture on page 236/237 and the scene it depicts are great!
4 out of 5 stars
AR book level of 5.0
Recommended for: readers 8 and up, fans of the series, readers who like funny books or spy stories or adventure stories or science fiction/fantasy.
Cautions: Matilda's family's spiritual beliefs are briefly referenced. Young character gets extensive plastic surgery (could be opportunity for parents and children to talk about self-image issues).
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