The Mayflower Project

In Katherine Applegate's "The Mayflower Project," readers are plunged into a near-future world where an asteroid threatens to destroy Earth. The story centers on a child named Jobs and his family as they grapple with the impossible decision of how to survive. It explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the human spirit in the face of global catastrophe. This chapter book is ideal for children aged 8-11, offering a fast-paced, suspenseful adventure that also prompts deeper discussions about environmental threats, difficult choices, and the future of humanity. Parents should be prepared to discuss the intense premise of global disaster and the emotional weight of leaving everything behind.