The Experiment
The Experiment by Rebecca Stead is set to be published by Feiwel & Friends on September 16, 2025. This 288-page novel is presented in English and explores the journey of Nathan, a sixth-grader who grapples with the complexities of identity and belonging. As he navigates life on Earth, Nathan discovers that he and his family are part of an experiment that is beginning to unravel, leading him to question everything he knows about himself and his origins.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of science fiction and fantasy, as Nathan confronts the challenges of keeping secrets and the implications of his family’s extraterrestrial background. The story delves into themes of self-discovery and the impact of choices, all while maintaining a fast-paced and engaging plot. With its blend of mystery and adventure, The Experiment invites readers to reflect on the nature of identity and the possibility of change.
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Read the highly anticipated novel that Betsy Bird calls “A great, grand endeavor that, by all rights, should be around for years and years to come.”
From the Newbery Medalist and national-bestselling author Rebecca Stead, here is a bold story that will appeal to fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The First State of Being.
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 that asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, and whether it’s ever too late to change.
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