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    About The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

    Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
     
       When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
       Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
       Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.

    The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV’s Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
     
    Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” —EW
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.” —Seventeen
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.” —Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.” —Romantic Times
     
    “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” —Deseret News

    About The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

    Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
     
       When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
       Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
       Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.

    The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV’s Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
     
    Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” —EW
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.” —Seventeen
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.” —Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.” —Romantic Times
     
    “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” —Deseret News

    About The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

    The first book in the blockbuster phenomenon The Maze Runner series now features chapters from the highly-anticipated series conclusion, The Fever Code, the book that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
     
       When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
       Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
       Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
       Remember. Survive. Run.

       The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV’s Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The third movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, will hit screens in 2018.
     
       Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.“—EW.com
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”—Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.”—Seventeen.com
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.”—Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.”—Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.”—Romantic Times
     
    “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.”—Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.”-Deseret News

    About The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

    The book that began the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series is now a major motion picture, as well as its sequel, The Scorch Trials, from Twentieth Century Fox! Read The Maze Runner like never before with this enhanced movie tie-in edition. This special edition includes:

    · Clips from the movie.
    · Individual character introductions.
    · Behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast, featuring the star of MTV’s Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien, as Thomas; Kaya Scodelario as Teresa; Aml Ameen as Alby; Will Poulter as Gally; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt.
    · A walk-and-talk tour of the set with author James Dashner and director Wes Ball.
    · An interview with James Dashner
    · A full-color insert featuring thrilling photos from the film.
    · The movie trailer, never-before-seen footage, and more!

    Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.
     
    Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
     
    Everything is going to change.
     
    Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
     
    Remember. Survive. Run.

    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.“—EW.com
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”—Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.”—Seventeen.com
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.”—Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.”—Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.”—Romantic Times
     
    [STAR] “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.”—Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.”-Deseret News

    About The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

    Perfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games, this special movie tie-in edition of the New York Times bestseller The Maze Runner features an eight-page full-color insert with photos from the film. The first and second books, The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials, are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV’s Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien, as Thomas; Kaya Scodelario as Teresa; Aml Ameen as Alby; Will Poulter as Gally; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt! And look for James Dashner’s newest novel, The Eye of Minds, book one in the Mortality Doctrine series.
     
    Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.
     
    Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
     
    Everything is going to change.
     
    Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
     
    Remember. Survive. Run.
     
    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.“—EW.com
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”—Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.”—Seventeen.com
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.”—Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.”—Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.”—Romantic Times
     
    [STAR] “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.”—Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.”-Deseret News

    About The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

    Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
     
       When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
       Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
       Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.

    The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV’s Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
     
    Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series!

    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” —EW
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” —Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.” —Seventeen
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.” —Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.” —Romantic Times
     
    “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” —Deseret News

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    The Maze Runner Series Complete Collection Boxed Set (5-Book)
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    The Maze Runner Series Complete Collection (Maze Runner)
    The Maze Runner Series Complete Collection Boxed Set (5-Book)
    The Rule of Thoughts (The Mortality Doctrine, Book Two)
    See all books by James Dashner

    About James Dashner

    James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The… More about James Dashner

    About James Dashner

    James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The… More about James Dashner

    About James Dashner

    James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The… More about James Dashner

    About James Dashner

    James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The… More about James Dashner

    About James Dashner

    James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The… More about James Dashner

    About James Dashner

    James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The… More about James Dashner

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 24, 2010 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385737951

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Oct 06, 2009 | 400 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385737944

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Oct 06, 2009 | 384 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375893773

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Enhanced Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Sep 19, 2014 | 416 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780553520569

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    CD | $24.99
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 04, 2015 | 660 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780399567056

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $22.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 06, 2009 | 650 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780307582898
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    Praise

    Praise for the Maze Runner series:
    A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
    A USA Today Bestseller
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
    An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book
    An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick
     
    “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.“—EW
     
    “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”—Newsday
     
    “[A] nail-biting must-read.”—Seventeen
     
    “Breathless, cinematic action.”—Publishers Weekly
     
    “Heart pounding to the very last moment.”—Kirkus Reviews
     
    “Exclamation-worthy.”—Romantic Times
     
    [STAR] “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.”—Shelf Awareness, Starred

    “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.”-Deseret News

    Awards

    ALA Best Books for Young Adults WINNER

    ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers WINNER

    Charlotte Zolotow Award WINNER

    Florida Sunshine State Book Award WINNER

    Kentucky Bluegrass Award WINNER

    Kid’s Indie Next List “Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers” WINNER 2009

    Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Books WINNER 2009

    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children’s Book Award WINNER

    New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award WINNER

    New York State Three Apples Award WINNER 2018

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award WINNER

    Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award WINNER

    ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults NOMINEE

    Connecticut Nutmeg Children’s Book Master List NOMINEE 2012

    Indiana Young Hoosier Award NOMINEE

    Missouri Gateway Readers Award NOMINEE

    New York State Charlotte Award NOMINEE

    North Carolina Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

    Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award NOMINEE

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Master List NOMINEE 2011

    Texas Lone Star Reading List SELECTION 2010

    Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Award HONOR

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