The Experiment
By Rebecca Stead
Review by Alex A
A fast-paced, moving coming-of-age novel, with a sci-fi twist. Nathan is a seemingly normal 11 year old, hanging out with his best friend Victor, playing video games and getting pizza after school. But his family has a big secret about their origins, and one summer holiday he starts transforming in a way that can’t be ignored. The ensuing adventure to find the truth will lead him to question fundamental facts in his life, and reveal how found family is sometimes just as important as parents.
Dealing with themes of identity, assimilation in a new culture, friendship and family truths, this continues Rebecca Stead’s streak of clever, clear-sighted books for readers 10+.
