385 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Crown Publishers
Content report card
The Martian parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
Violence
Mild · 1/5
Sexual content
None · 0/5
LGBTQ+ themes
None · 0/5
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
A note for parents
The Martian is a survival story about an astronaut stranded on Mars who uses ingenuity and humor to stay alive. While the premise involves life-threatening situations and the protagonist faces genuine peril, violence is not graphic or gratuitous. The book contains moderate profanity (frequent use of strong language as a character voice) and explores serious themes of isolation and despair, though the overall tone is hopeful and humorous. It's best suited for mature teens interested in science and problem-solving.
The Martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. It was his debut novel under his own name. It was originally self-published in 2011; Crown Publishing purchased the rights and re-released it in 2014. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035 and...The Martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. It was his debut novel under his own name. It was originally self-published in 2011; Crown Publishing purchased the rights and re-released it in 2014. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035 and must improvise in order to survive.
