Books Like The Mayflower Project
Families who loved The Mayflower Project by K. A. Applegate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Mayflower Project by K. A. Applegate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is processing big, global anxieties or asking what if questions about world events. It is a powerful tool for families navigating major transitions or the feeling that their world is changing rapidly. The story follows a group of teenagers selected to leave Earth on a space shuttle just before a massive asteroid strike, forcing them to confront the reality of saying goodbye to everything they know. While the premise is high-stakes science fiction, the heart of the story is about family loyalty and the heavy weight of being a survivor. It is appropriate for middle schoolers who can handle themes of existential threat and the sadness of departure. Parents will appreciate how it models resilience and the importance of holding onto hope even when the future looks completely different than expected.
