Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but hes already pegged his dream job: CIA or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesnt exactly scream secret agent. In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on sciencebut hes entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior CIA academy. Could the CIA really want him?