The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

By James Dashner

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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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I also love how William Poulter who plays Euestus in Narnia The Voyage of The Dawn Treader plays in the movie now. Even though I haven't seen the movie.

Bella_NarVenger Bella_NarVenger

so can someone tell me how many chapters are in this book? It sounds pretty good and I need some ideas for my next book report. I love to read action/adventure/mystery/si-fi like books, so may someone please tell me if would be a good pic? I'm in 7th grade soooo

yolo yolo

so cool i whach it done doom

This whole series is amazing! If you want to see the movie you should read the book before since the book gives way better detail. I fell in love with the characters and the story. this series is intense. I recommend it hardcore.

love the sires thts y

Super scary... Love it!!

Okay, so i really want 2 read this before i turn 10. My brother loved it... so, i have a high lexile (and read all harry potter books, i may read it) and my brother said it was v good.

A young boy named Thomas wakes up in some weird box. He also find that other boys have been transported down in some kind of glade... IN THE CENTER OF A MAZE! Nobody can remember much... Expect for their names. Was it a name? Or was it just a Nickname?? Suddenly the tables turn and it's up to Thomas to help them escape the Maze.

I watched the movie I want to watch part two.

twinklebee twinklebee

loved it

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