The Maze Runner
by James Dashner (Author)
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.
Recognition: RT Reviewers' Choice Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Novel (2009); Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2011); Kentucky Bluegrass Award for grades 9-12 (2011); Abraham Lincoln Award (2012); Georgia Peach Book Award (2012); Charlotte Award (2012)
Recognition: RT Reviewers' Choice Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Novel (2009); Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2011); Kentucky Bluegrass Award for grades 9-12 (2011); Abraham Lincoln Award (2012); Georgia Peach Book Award (2012); Charlotte Award (2012)
Maze Runner Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Maze RunnerReading level: 12+
Books in series: 5
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Finished
Tags: action adventure dystopian suspense fantasy science fiction post-apocalyptic
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Maze Runner (2009)2. The Scorch Trials (2012)
3. The Death Cure (2011)
4. The Kill Order (2012)
+ The Maze Runner Files (2013)