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The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

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The Scorch Trials

Book Two of the Maze Runner Series

James Dashner

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · October 12, 2010

Reading lane: YA Survival Stories

Book two in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon!

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Next-Round Pressure

Book-two urgency, with enough genre cross-current to keep the pages moving.

Come here for

  • series momentum, not a recap
  • survival-leaning YA with sci-fi and romance signals

Expect

  • familiar series terrain
  • lean, high-tension pacing

Book Details

Authors
James Dashner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
October 12, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
YA Survival Stories · YA Sci-Fi Romance
Reading lane
YA Survival Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • YA Survival Stories

  • YA Apocalyptic Fiction

  • YA Dystopian Fiction

About This Book

Book two 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! Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out sectio...

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Book two 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! Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive. Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off. The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials , and Maze Runner: The Death Cure are all 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 [series] 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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