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    Stories Like Me

    The Experiment

    The Experiment

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    Synopsis
    From Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author of When You Reach Me, comes a stunning story about family, friendship, and cosmic identity. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time.

     

    Nathan wants to help his people, but first he has to figure out who they are.

    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 sixth-grader (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.

    The Experiment is a fast-paced coming-of-age novel - with aliens - that asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, and whether it’s ever too late to change.

    Author
    Rebecca Stead is a New York Times best-selling author of middle-grade novels, including When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, The List of Things That Will Not Change, Bob, and The Lost Library. In 2025, her debut picture book, Anything, was published for younger readers. Rebecca's books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction, and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. She lives in New York City, where she's always on the lookout for her next story idea.

    Praise

    A Junior Library Guild Selection
    An Amazon Best Book of the Month

    "A great, grand endeavor that, by all rights, should be around for years and years to come."--Betsy Bird, Fuse#8

    ★"The diverse characters and story are well developed, ensuring that readers remain captivated from start to finish. Overall, this book is a delightful addition to the genre that will fly off the shelves. Its relatable themes and imaginative elements ensure it will resonate with readers long after they turn the last page.
    ... A middle grade must-read highly recommended for fans science fiction and books like A Wrinkle in Time."--School Library Journal, starred review

    ★ "Vivid imagery, especially of the ship, launches readers into Nathan’s world while expert writing, short chapters, and carefully revealed discoveries move the story along at a rapid pace, blending sci-fi with humor. Strong character development, like the complicated backstory of a villain, brings further depth, as do the believably strong relationships, including Nathan’s unbreakable friendship with Victor. Stead’s creativity shines here, from Nathan’s unusual tail to later plot twists and turns (not to mention the tattletale, alien-enhanced cat). Anyone who enjoys Stead’s writing, along with sci-fi lovers and even superhero fans will easily devour this latest offering, staying up late under the covers with flashlight in hand to read just one more chapter. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB), starred review

    Product Details

    ISBN: 9781250374769
    288 pages
    8.6 in H | 5.8 in W | 1 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

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