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)