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Synopsis
Bei einer Expedition auf dem Mars gerät der Astronaut Mark Watney in einen Sandsturm und wird bewusstlos. Als er aus seiner Ohnmacht erwacht, ist er allein. Auf dem Mars. Ohne Crew. Die spektakulärste Rettungsmission um das Überleben eines einzelnen Menschen beginnt ... --back cover
Is The Martian appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Strong language throughout (frequent profanity in the protagonist's internal narration). Perilous survival situations with injury but minimal graphic violence. No sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, abandonment, and survival.
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Who'll love this
Teen readers will love the humor, problem-solving, and nail-biting survival story of an astronaut stranded alone on Mars.