The Maze Runner Bk. 1
by James Dashner

    THE MAZE RUNNER by James Dashner
    Category:  Science Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  10/6/09
    Publisher:  Delacorte
    Reviewed by:  Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Thomas is brought up to the Glade in an elevator with only his name and no memory at all.  He finds himself with
    a group of boys like himself.  They all have no memory of an outside world.  All they know is that there is a maze
    and they will try to find a way out -but every night the doors to the maze will shut.  

    The day after Thomas arrives, a girl, the first ever in the Glade, arrives with a note that she is the last.  Thomas is
    determined to figure out what is happening in the Glade and unlock the secrets that are buried.  

    THE MAZE RUNNER is the start to a thrilling new trilogy.  If you are a fan of dystopian science fiction, then this
    title needs to be added to your must-read pile.  

    Author James Dashner has a brilliant start to the book; the Gladers use different slang, which takes some time to
    get used to.  However, this leaves the reader feeling just as jarred as Thomas when the book starts and you find
    yourself learning about the Glade right along with the main character. I’ve never really had that experience with a
    book before, so kudos to Mr. Dashner for a brilliant storytelling device.  

    The story has somewhat of a slow start, but readers who stick with it will be rewarded.  I’m warning you - there
    are lots of cliffhangers and heart-stopping adventure, and you’ll want to stay up late turning pages to find out
    what happens next.