Dashner, James. The Maze Runner. New York: Delacorte Press, 2009. ISBN 9780385737944; hardback; 375 pages.
Annotation:
In this first book of a trilogy, the readers are introduced to Thomas and his new world of uncertainty, metal slugs, and a community of teenage boys set in the center of an impossible maze. This science fiction dystopian story will leave readers looking for the next installment and is suitable for any middle school, high school, or public library.
Awards:
• New Hampshire Isinglass Teen Read Award (2010-2011)
• Kentucky Bluegrass Award (2011)
• Missouri Truman Readers Award (2011-2012)
• New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award (2012)
• Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2012)
• Georgia Peach Book Award for Teens (2012)
• NYSRA Charlotte Award (2012)
• Florida Teens Read! Award (2011-2012)
• Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award (2011-2012)
Wrap back to the title:
Thomas wakes up in a dark room, moving rapidly upward. He is pulled out and into a new world without any memories of his past life and must earn the trust of his fellow Gladers when his arrival coincides with others unusual happenings. As Thomas seeks out information about the mysterious Glade and the moving maze that surrounds it, with vicious Grievers threatening at every turn, he begins to question his lack of memories and his involvement with the strange community. To escape the Glade and seek vengeance on The Creators, Thomas must become The Maze Runner.
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