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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i give this book a straight out 2 thumbs up, i have read the book and watched the movies, this book is awesome!!!!!!!!, PLEASE MAKE THIS A FREE GIVE AWAY BOOK!!!!!!!!!;)

sa;lly;) sa;lly;)

i love this book, i have watched the movie and everything! i love it. its so adventurous and mysterious. i love it!

Its kinda mysterious and the characters are trying to find out who they really are.

I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!! It can get kinda scary for younger kids, so 12+ probably, but it is SO good. Everyone should read this book series!

Derpy Girl 13 Derpy Girl 13

BEST.BOOKS.EVER!!!!!!!!! I recommend this to like everyone on the planet!

Monique Monique

Really great book! Very interesting never read a book quite like it so it was very new to me! Good for people who like action and a little mystery. It’s very entertaining and keeps you guessing. I loved and I’m a very picky reader so I think the book is very good and I recommend reading it!!!

Has anyone seen the movies?

i have read all books and watched all the movies

If you like super intense and suspenseful book than this book is for you. In this story Thomas comes up in a box and forgets everything, his name, his life before the maze. And his entire life. Read this book to find out about the journey of Thomas in the maze with scary creatures called “grievers” and if Thomas and his friends will escape.

set new record sadiekane lol

amazing book I have read the whole series I like how there are many antagonists in this story

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