This book is about a boy waking up in a elevator knowing nothing about what is going on and doesn't remember anything except his name, Thomas. When he got out of a elevator, he was in a glade with various other boys. The leader was Alby and Newt, they also had no idea why they are in the glade. In this book, Thomas and the other people is thinking of a way out of the maze and scary creatures tries to stop them. My favorite character is Thomas because he is very curious and smart. I will recommend this book for people that like kind of mysterious stories and adventure book.s
The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)
By James Dashner
Book 1 of 5 in the
The Maze Runner Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 - 12 | Grades 3 - 8 | X | 5.3 | 101182 |
Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.
The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The third movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, will hit screens in 2018.
Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!
Praise for the Maze Runner series:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
A USA Today Bestseller
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” —EW.com
“Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday
“[A] nail-biting must-read.” —Seventeen.com
“Breathless, cinematic action.” —Publishers Weekly
“Heart pounding to the very last moment.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Exclamation-worthy.” —Romantic Times
“James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
“Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” —Deseret News
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN-13: 9780385737944
ISBN-10: 0385737947
Published on 10/6/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
Book Reviews (468)
my broth did a essay on this book. lol #stick war # maze runner
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The book Maze Runner by James Dashner. This book is science fiction or survival. This book can be scary at times and at other times funny. The main character in this book is a kid named Thomas who is around 13 years old. The setting of this book is in a giant Maze that the Creators made and put them in there. I would give this book a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating because it is easy to visualize the book in your head and know what they're talking about. I would recommend this book if you like to read about survival.
cool book but I think Divergent is better
James Dashner is an extravagant author. Of all his books this is one of his best. Whenever you turn the page there is a surprise. A great cliffhanger and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. I love the action in this book and the idea of having children suddenly find themselves in an ever changing maze with no memories is amazing. I read this book twice, and loved it even more the second time.
Awesome Book! It's like the hunger games but better! % star
I really love this book because it always keeps me on my edges. I was staying up and sneaking out of bed to read the most exciting parts from 11:00 p.m. to 4 a. m. The author is really good at making books exciting. I won't tell about the details just so people still reading it aren't spoiled about it. I really recommend it if you like action. All my friends read it last year but they didn't get the book a lot, but I read it this year and I got it. #ILUVMAZERUNNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
I would very much recommend this book because it is very good the story has a beginning middle and a twist. That is the very important part because people think that the story has a beginning middle thats it but no the story gets a lot better
I decided to read this book because many of my friends have read it and the movie also came out. After I found out about the movie, I went to read the bok. Thomas is the main character who has been put into the glade with a bunch of boys he doesn't know. He is completely new to the envoirnment and has no idea what's going on. Later on, he realizes that he is in a maze and is finding a way to get out. I personally really liked this book. I feel like the plot of the story is pretty amazing. Although I don't really enjoy the ending. My favorite character in this book is newt, I feel like he is always nice to other people and he also included Thomas in while he is the ney guy. The other character that I like is Minho, I simply like him because he is a great leader. I recommend this book to the ones who loved The Hunger Games, the structure of both of the story is similar but they each have their own style.
This book is extremely intriguing and a very good read. I recommend this book to you if you liked the Percy Jackson series (which by the way was a awesome book). I also recommend this book for anybody who loves action packed sci-fi books about alternate realities. It is one of the best books I have read by far.