Being lost anywhere isn't fun, but being lost on Mars is probably the worst. In Andy Weir's The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney is caught in a fierce sandstorm on Mars and assumed dead. His crewmates leave to save their lives. Little do they know, he survived, and must use his wits, knowledge, and the super expensive equipment left behind to survive.
Written in first person through the medium of a journal, the novel is a true science fiction novel, which means its based on real science and research. As one can imagine, being stranded on Mars is stressful, so there is some adult language and suggestive statements. This may not be an appropriate read for your 8th grader, but any older scholars could enjoy this novel. I'd recommend it to any adult family member interested in sci-fi, space, and adventure novels. 4.65 out of 5 stars I do not have a copy of this novel in my classroom library, but it is available in multiple forms at many Charlotte Mecklenberg libraries. (check here for the closest location to you)
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