Green Mountain Book Award
2016 · Grades 9-12 · Nominee
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Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.
Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.
After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.
Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.
But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.
After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.
Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.
But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
Awards
Indies Choice Book Award
2015 · Debut Author · Finalist
Indies Choice Book Award
2015 · Debut Author · Winner
John W. Campbell Memorial Award
2015 · Novel · Finalist
Audies
2015 · Science Fiction · Finalist
Audies
2015 · Science Fiction · Winner
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2015 · Solo Narration-Male · Finalist
Alex Award
2015 · Adult/For Young Adults · Winner
Thriller Award
2015 · First Novel · Nominee
Goodreads Choice Award
2014 · Science Fiction · Winner
Indie Next
2014 · Starred Review
LibraryReads
2014 · Starred Review
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