The Experiment

Rebecca Stead author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Publishing:1st Jan '26

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 1st January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Experiment cover

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.

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 * Bookli

ISBN: 9781839137815

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

288 pages