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Synopsis
The end of the world. Not something most people think about. Not something we even expect to ever really happen. But what if you found out an asteroid the size of New Jersey were about to collide with the earth? What would you do? It's the year 2011, and that's the question Jobs is asking himself. The question he asked his family.
Is The Mayflower Project appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade apocalyptic story about teens preparing for Earth's destruction by asteroid. Features themes of survival, loss, and difficult moral choices, with the weight of knowing most of humanity will die. Age-appropriate handling of heavy concepts.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will be gripped by the high-stakes survival scenario and what characters choose to do when facing the end of the world.