Cover of Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

A Novel

by Andy Weir

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A lone astronaut wakes up millions of miles from Earth with no memory of his mission and only two silent crewmates nearby. Racing against time, he must solve a cosmic puzzle to save humanity from an extinction-level threat, relying on his wits and courage far from home. This thrilling space adventure blends humor, science, and heart-pounding suspense in a journey of survival and discovery.

Representation & Themes

AdventureScience & NatureSurvivalFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780593135204
Pages
496
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Published
May 04, 2021
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

hard science-fictionscience-fictionsci-fihard sci-finyt:hardcover-fiction=2021-05-23New York Times bestsellerNew York Times reviewedFiction, science fiction, action & adventureFiction, science fiction, hard science fictionEnd of the worldFictionAstronautsSpace flightMemory disordersSurvivalFin du mondeRomans, nouvellesAstronautesVol spatialHabiletés de survieFICTION / Science Fiction / Action & AdventureFICTION / Science Fiction / Hard Science FictionFICTION / Thrillers / SuspenseSurvival after airplane accidents, shipwrecksnyt:trade-fiction-paperback=2022-11-13

People

Dr Ryland GraceRockyEva Stratt

Places

Epsilon EridaniEarthTau CetiSan Francisco (Calif.)Pasadena (Calif.)Antarctica40 EridaniBaikonur (Kazakhstan)South China Sea regionSahara Desert (Africa)