REBECCA STEAD • BOOKS

COMING SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 from Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan (Launch details below!)

Nathan never understood what was fun about secrets, probably because he’s always had to keep a very big one.

“The pacing is superb, neatly blending family dynamics, friendship, and tween romance with page-turning mystery, adventure, and horror.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Stead takes her deepest dive yet into the world of science fiction . . . presenting a grounded but at-times thrilling story.” – Booklist

“[A] twisty, thoughtful tale.”– Publishers Weekly (pun intended? we’ll never know.)

Anyone who enjoys Stead’s writing, along with sci-fi lovers and even superhero fans will easily devour this latest offering, staying up late under the covers with flashlight in hand to read just one more chapter.  – Bulletin of The Center for Children’s Books, starred review