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The Maze Runner

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The Maze Runner

by James Dashner

Random House Children's Books | October 6, 2009 | Hardcover

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the lift's doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade-a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.

Just like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they've closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up-the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Loved it! Went past my expectations!

    Melissa

    8 days ago

    I assumed this book was going to be good, but I didn’t know I was going to love it this much. I really did love this book. At first I thought the book was going to be a bit to slow paced for my taste, but it didn’t take long to pick up. I even found myself at first getting a little bit annoyed, like Thomas that I was receiving so little answers like Thomas, but like I said it quickly picked up. The plot and the characters kept me impressively interested, along with that fact that half the chapters ended on a cliff hanger that made me want to read more. There is a lot of mystery that needs answers so thankfully it is faced pace enough to give answers, but also opens up doors to future events to take place in the other Maze Runner novels. I have a feeling this will be my favorite book in the series because it is a great start to the series, but I won’t know until I read the rest of the books which I am excited to do.

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    Kadianna Johnson

    Rating: 5/5

    Brilliant!

    Kadianna Johnson

    3 weeks ago

    This book is flat out amazing. Perfectly paced, and interesting characters; a real page turner. Once you start reading it, its hard to put down.

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    Rating: 4/5

    Left me Breathless

    Sharpquilter

    3 weeks ago

    There has to be a way out; every maze must have a solution. They have been searching for two years, yet the boys are no closer to solving this maze than they were when they first entered it. Thomas's arrival in the glade, at the centre of the maze, appears to follow routine, at least for the next twenty-four hours, after which every pattern is broken and things start going crazy.

    Thomas arrives in the maze with no idea of who he is and where he's been. He feels totally lost and confused. No one answers his questions, they brush them away with the excuse that he is the newbie, he just doesn't understand. Of course he doesn't understand, none of the boys answer his inquiries.

    While reading this novel I felt as though I was trapped in the maze with the boys. I found my heart starting to race while Minho and Thomas were running to escape the grievers. I still don't know what grievers really are, but they are horribly nasty creatures. I felt anxious each time they approached a corner of the maze. In fact, I felt like Thomas, so many questions and very few answers.

    The glade itself is a fairly straightforward place. Rather simple in fact. It has housing, farming, and a forest with a burial yard. The maze and it's reason for existence is complicated. Then there is a world beyond. What is happening out there and how does it result in the boys being locked in the maze. This story gives me lots to ponder and look forward to. There are two further novels in this series: The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure. Coming in August 2012 is the prequel The Kill Order.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Well Done!

    Brandan Fitzpatrick

    2 years ago

    as soon as I read the first page of this thriller I was hooked! This book is not only thrilling which is the number one quality i look in a book it is perfectly paced which makes it even more enjoyable. I am really looking forward for the sequel coming out in october. all i can say is well done James Dashner and I can't wait until October!

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When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the lift's doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade-a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.

Just like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they've closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up-the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

About the Author

James Dashner is also the author of the 13th Reality series. James was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives in the Rocky Mountains with his family. After several years working in finance, he is now a full-time writer.

Hardcover

384 Pages, 6.07 x 8.49 x 1.31 in

October 6, 2009

Random House Children's Books

English


0385737947
9780385737944

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