This book is amazing! Thomas is a character you can't help but relate with, and is a great narrator. You can't help but wonder "Who put Thomas in the Box?" "Why are all these boys in the Glade?" "What the heck?! Grievers?!" And one of the best cliffhangers EVER! :D
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)
i like it but its scary in some parts the wording and jobs is harder for some but the ending is sad
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This is my favorite book. It is so good, suspenseful, exciting, and at times sad. For some reason, it reminds me of the Percy Jackson series, which I love. I just like this series better. So I guess my point is if you like the Percy Jackson series YOU WILL like this series.
This book is very engaging. Keeps you wanting to read more.
Imagine waking up on an elevator not knowing where you came from or where you’re going. As soon as the elevator doors open, you are surrounded by a mob of boys-- only boys-- who are facing the same dilemma as you. Pretty frightening experience for anyone, if you ask me. The Maze Runner is an amazing dystopian society story that has been captivating millions of readers all across the world, including me. Most middle schoolers and high schoolers would find the plotline exciting, and would be eager to move on to the second book in the trilogy, The Scorch Trials! An interesting read, to say the least, and a book that could intrigue any reader!
this book is one of my favorites. It kept me in the book from the start with a awesome intro.
OMG i am in love with this book and i've read this about twenty times and i haven't gotten over it that's how much i love this series. :)
Sounds cool how many books are in series?
I loved this book, it was suspenseful and exciting, i couldn't put it down. It really made you think. I can't wait for the next one!!!
Thomas is the newbie, the one who's looked down upon, until he saves Minho and the leader of the place. So why are there strange things happening? Why is there a girl named Teresa there? And why do the Greviers want to kill so badly? How bad is the Changing? Since I don't want to spoil it, I'll leave ALLLL the questions unanswered, unless you want to read it...