i mean, i love the maze runner series, but people, really, the movie was inaccurate. it was okay, but the book is always better. just make sure you read the book first if you plan on watching the movie.
The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)
By James Dashner
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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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
Book Reviews (468)
i have seen the movie
i have seen the movie and i loved it so i think i will like this book
I have this book but I haven't read it yet
NEVER STOP RUNNING
This book is really good, if slightly excessive in violence. I am fine with violence in general, but for my liking this book was slightly too much gore, despite it having an incredible storyline. It is a very good book, and I cannot fault it technically, but Dashner has made this book, in my opinion, for teenagers due to excessive violence, even though if it had less gore, tweens could happily read it.
Cool book :)
This is the best book that I have ever read, The Maze Runner has a lot of action, adventure, and sacrifices. Five stars for this amazing book!
A book full of action
this the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!