JOURNAL ARTICLE

Read-alikes: Rebecca Steads’s The Experiment.

  • Published In: Booklist Reader, 2025, v. 5, n. 1. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Library & Information Science Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Khuri, Ronny 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the upcoming middle-grade science fiction novel "The Experiment" by Rebecca Stead, which tells the story of Nathan, a boy who discovers that he and his family are part of a secret alien experiment on Earth. In anticipation of its release, the article also recommends several read-alikes that share similar themes and settings, including "Alebrijes" by Donna Barba Higuera, "Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont" by Nick Brooks, and "The Superteacher Project" by Gordon Korman. Each recommended title features unique narratives involving aliens, technology, and societal challenges, appealing to young readers interested in science fiction. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Booklist Reader. 2025/09, Vol. 5, Issue 1, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187802334
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