The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

By James Dashner

294 ratings 484 reviews 568 followers
Book 1 of 5 in the  The Maze Runner Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 9 - 12Grades 3 - 8X5.3101182

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
USA Today Bestseller
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 FliesThe 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

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A great book. A must read.

I agree with kuzit but the movie kind of sucked I guess. Most of the things in the book that were full of suspense were messed up and really short in the movie. But still, the book series is AWESOME!!!

it is so thrilling how did thomas even get in the maze and get out?

arden gretchen arden gretchen

oh mi god god is great holy god lord lordy lord face

Analisa Crystal Analisa Crystal

I was on the edge of my chair the whole time!!! Overall it was amazing. I really liked Mihnho's character too.

I decided to read this book because it the elementery school told the 5th graders that teachers from the middle school are going to came and tell us about the book called "That Maze Runner". Then when they told us about it i got really interested in the book and I started to read the book and when I finished it I went and saw the movie and my mom always told me the the book was always better then the books and after the movie was over I noticed that the book was better then the movie because, the book had more detals. I would like to read the next book because after the movie and the book I would like to see what happens next.

Percival423 Percival423

This book was AMAZING!!! There were so many good twists and thrills.

jb174118 jb174118

haven`t read it yet but it sounds really cool

This book was the best book i have ever read it was amazing and thrilling. I think I read it when i was too young because some of that material in that book was like WOW violent. I am going to see the movie soon. I can't wait!!!!!!! This book was too gory for kids under 12 maybe for a very bold 11 year old.

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