The Experiment

(Paperback)

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Nathan never understood what was fun about secrets, probably because hes always had to keep a very big one, even from his best friend, Victor. Although he appears to be a typical grade-six kid, Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet, and hes part of an experiment to work out how to behave like a human and blend in. But the experiment suddenly seems to be going wrong. Some of the other experimenters, including Nathans first crush, Izzy, are disappearing without a word.

After his family is called back to the mothership, Nathan begins to question everything hes been taught to believe about who he is and why hes on Earth. Can he, Victor and Izzy uncover the truth

The Experiment is a fast-paced adventurewith aliensthat asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, whether its ever too late to change, and the importance of friendship.

Reviews

A page-turner with striking characters and a satisfying puzzle at its heart. * Kirkus on The Lost Library *
The Lost Library was probably one of the best books Ive ever readIt was amazing and I didnt want it to end. * Audrey, Year 5, Shelftalkers *
This is a delightful read about the importance of books, libraries and how they can heal and bring people together, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. * CBCA Reading Time on The Lost Library *

Author Bio

Rebecca Stead is author of When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, First Light, Goodbye Stranger, Bob, The List of Things that Will Not Change, and The Lost Library. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Fiction and the Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize. Rebecca lives in New York.