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A Million Miles Away

2023

The life of engineer and former NASA astronaut José M. Hernández, the first migrant farmworker to go to space.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? PG-level drama with mature themes involving poverty, discrimination, family strain, bereavement, and demanding work. Violence and sexual content are limited, but younger children may find the emotional and real-life hardships difficult. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The biographical story includes limited references to personal loss, without sustained or graphic depictions of death or grief.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild language may occur occasionally, but strong profanity, slurs, and frequent harsh language are not prominent.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious or cultural traditions may appear in the family background, but faith is not a central focus of the story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Depicts the supportive relationship between José and his wife.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some tense moments regarding astronaut training and life-threatening environments, but not frightening.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any substance use is limited to minor adult social drinking and is not central, glamorized, or shown as a major problem.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Depicts brief, non-graphic scenes of farm work and training challenges.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Highlights extraordinary persistence against societal odds.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on problem-solving, engineering, and personal goal setting.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Celebrates the Mexican-American experience and the achievements of a migrant worker.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Offers accessible learning about José Hernández’s life, migrant farm work, engineering, NASA, and the path to becoming an astronaut.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of family community and mutual support.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of determination, education, hard work, and family support.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Features highly positive role models in José and his supportive family.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in A Million Miles Away would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Million Miles Away, and what caused that change?
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