The Experiment
Published on 13. November 2025
190 pages
978-1-78761-315-7 (ISBN)
Description
Nathan never understood what was 'fun' about secrets, probably because he's always had to keep a very big one.
Although he appears to be a typical twelve-year-old (with parents, homework and a best friend, Victor), Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet. Now, their time on Earth may be coming to an end.
Nathan, his parents and nine other families are part of an experiment that suddenly seems to be going wrong. Some of the experimenters, including Nathan's first crush, Izzy, are disappearing without a word. After his family is called back to the mothership, Nathan begins to question everything he's been taught to believe about who he is and why he's on Earth.
Although he appears to be a typical twelve-year-old (with parents, homework and a best friend, Victor), Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet. Now, their time on Earth may be coming to an end.
Nathan, his parents and nine other families are part of an experiment that suddenly seems to be going wrong. Some of the experimenters, including Nathan's first crush, Izzy, are disappearing without a word. After his family is called back to the mothership, Nathan begins to question everything he's been taught to believe about who he is and why he's on Earth.
Reviews / Votes
The pacing is superb, neatly blending family dynamics, friendship, and tween romance with page-turning mystery, adventure, and horror * Kirkus Reviews * [A] twisty, thoughtful tale [that] touches on themes of estrangement, assimilation, exploitation, and agency * Publishers Weekly * Compulsively readable...with keen insights and wry humor * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Andersen Press Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
File size
0,69 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78761-315-7 (9781787613157)
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Rebecca Stead grew up in New York City where she lives today with her husband and two sons. Rebecca used to be a lawyer and wrote books for adults before turning to younger fiction. Her second book for children, When You Reach Me, won the Newbery Medal 2010, and her follow-up, Liar and Spy, was the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. She now combines her writing with work as a literary agent.
