The Maze Runner
By James Dashner
What is this book about?
Maze runner is about a boy who gets sent to a maze, called the Glade, that many other teenage boys were sent to. When he got there, his mind was blank. He couldn't remember his family, friends, or any childhood events. He only could remember his name. Thomas. For many months, the Gladers, the boys in the Glade, have been trying to get out how to get out of the maze, but they haven't found away out yet. Thomas thinks he is just like the other Gladers, until the very first girl in the Glades history show ups, and everything in the Glade changes.
Review from EW.com
"A mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."
Favorite Maze Runner Quote
"If you ain't scared... you ain't human."
Review from Newsday
“Wonderful action-writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”
Characters
Thomas
Thomas is the main character. He helps solve the maze and figure out why they are there. Thomas becomes a runner and hangs out a lot with Newt, Chuck, and Minho.
Teresa
Teresa is the only girl in the Glade and arrived a week after Thomas did. She arrived with a note that scared many gladers and in a coma. Teresa and Thomas connect in a special way.
Chuck
Chuck is the first person to accept Thomas. He is one of the youngest in the Glade . Thomas promises Chuck that he will get him home safe and reunite him with his family.
Alby
Alby is the "leader" of the glade. When he starts to show Thomas around, he decides he doesn't like him that much. After Thomas arrives, he wants to blame some odd things that have been happening around the Glade on Thomas.
Newt
Newt is Alby's best friend and "second in command" for the Glade. Newt becomes good friends with Thomas. When Alby can't lead for a few days Newt steps up as the "Leader."
Minho
Minho is head of the group called the runners. They run around in the maze all day and make maps trying to figure out an escape. When Thomas is appointed as a runner, Minho is in charge of him.