The Nerdy Dozen #2: Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind (Nerdy Dozen #2) [9780062272652]

Overview

In this exciting sequel to The Nerdy Dozen, Neil Andertol and his gang of dorky gamers are once again called on to fly a top-secret mission—one that is literally out of this world. This time, rescuing mankind means heading into outer space. A top-secret spacecraft has been stolen, and NASA needs the best pilots in the universe to get it back—the Nerdy Dozen. It's a race against time to stop an earth-shattering disaster. Can the twelve geeks save the day again—or will it be game over?

• Kids Save the World: An earth-shattering disaster is imminent, and only Neil Andertol and his eleven gamer friends have the skills to pilot a top-secret mission for NASA.
• Action-Packed Adventure: From an underwater training facility to the surface of Mars, the Nerdy Dozen face down polar bears, hijackers, and one very grumpy chimpanzee astronaut.
• Teamwork and Friendship: When the mission goes sideways, the team has to rely on trust, loyalty, and some seriously creative problem-solving to avoid a "Game Over" for the entire planet.
• Perfect for Gamers: A hilarious, high-stakes thrill ride that reads like a video game, perfect for middle grade readers who love science fiction, humor, and seeing geeks become heroes.