Martian

Don't get me wrong -- this book is terrific. And if I were reading it just myself, I would have given it 5 stars. It is compelling, well-written, enjoyable for this non-scientist, even with all the scientific descriptions.However, I bought it to read aloud to my 8 year old and am finding it not at all appropriate in places! There is a reference to a "prostitute" (a concept I hadn't yet discussed with my kid) and a joke about drilling a woman. There is also quite a lot of language that isn't really kid appropriate -- "hell" and "crap" etc. I'm sure this is toned down, but I wish this had been marketed as the TEEN edition so I knew to wait a few years to read it to my kid!

Didn't realise it was the young readers version until it arrived. Bought the regular version too, read it aloud with my older boys. Better than tv for evening relaxation! We could talk about it and we were all at the same place!

I purchased this for my son's family. Both boys, ages 7 and 9, enjoy the book. Their mother is reading it aloud to them. Children who are into Space stories that have realism, adventure and challenges for the main characters, will enjoy this Young Readers Edition.

A good version of the book for tween years -- there's still a slight bit of language, but nothing that kids wouldn't have already overheard at school, and nothing incredibly profane.

It's a book

Brought used and was thrilled with the condition of the book! Great for my high schooler to write in for class notes.

Love the show book was in great condition.

Had to have it for school. Good read

Ordered pre loved! Came in a lovely condition to replace my lost copy!

It's so different from the film.

Best book ever. The facts were so true. The things that were thought out and the effort is just amazing.😀

Very good entry level sci-fi book.

Avevo visto il film e letto il libro in versione italiana: questo l'ho regalato ai figli gemelli di mia cugina, che hanno 11 anni e sono di madrelingua inglese... Gli è piaciuto tantissimo, hanno comprato anche "Artemis".