The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

By James Dashner

294 ratings 465 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: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN-13: 9781910655108
ISBN-10: 1910655104
Published on 9/3/2015
Binding: Paperback

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This book was sick. I was sad at first because I had seen the movie first, but there was a lot more detail in the book so it wasn't as "I know what's going to happen" as I thought it would be. Super good book and I bet the rest of the series is just as awesome!

Minecrafter Minecrafter

What a great book. After reading all of the books, I would say that the first is the best (this one), and that it can get a little sad sometimes But all in all, it is a good book and a worthy read.

I love the (Maze Runner) I watch the movie and I read the book!!!

ILOVENEWT ILOVENEWT

Thomas is part of Wicked. That part changed every thing.

It realy did change everything.

ILOVENEWT ILOVENEWT

It is AMAZING! Read the book! The book is better! Com'on Greenie!

great if you love harry potter and lord of the rings

This book is really exciting . It has a lot of adventure . It drawer me in I can't wait to read the rest of the series .also its better than the movie

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I have seen the movie but I like the books better :)

it is a good book

I am still in the middle of this book. It is good so far!

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