{"product_id":"the-experiment","title":"The Experiment","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the beloved author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Library\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhen You Reach Me\u003c\/i\u003e, this fast-paced coming-of-age story is ideal for any kid who's ever felt like the odd one out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNathan never understood what was 'fun' about secrets, probably because he's 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 he's 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 Nathan's first crush, Izzy, are disappearing without a word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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. Can he, Victor and Izzy uncover the truth?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Experiment \u003c\/i\u003eis a fast-paced adventure-with aliens-that asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, whether it's ever too late to change, and the importance of friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Ms. Stead has a gift for mixing middle-school emotional realities with science fiction... Many twists await in this fast-moving and optimistic story by one of today's most inventive writers.'\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I devoured this... a wonderful new coming-of-age story, with an alien twist.' \u003cb\u003eForest Hill College Library\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA grounded but at times thrilling story...fun, light alien fare.'\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'This delightful adventure with dozens of plot twists will amuse younger readers and their adults well beyond bedtime...a tour de force of middle grade science fiction adventure.'\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Aurealis Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I award this work a 5 out of 5. The profound connection with the protagonist elevates the story, making it a truly remarkable and unforgettable journey. I truly recommend this transcendent story by Rebecca Stead. Utterly, breathlessly, brilliant.' \u003cb\u003eMaysan, grade 6\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Rebecca Stead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516758491197,"sku":null,"price":17.09,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781923058576.jpg?v=1787572186","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/the-experiment","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}