Alby – the leader in the Glade (surly, but a good leader).

Chuck – Thomas’s first friend in the Glade (chubby, annoying, extremely loyal).

Gladers – the boys who live in the Glade.

Thomas – the main character (telepathic, brave, resilient).

The books center on Thomas, a 16-year-old boy with no memory of life before the Maze, the friends he makes in the Glade, and their struggles to survive a series of deadly tests and overthrow the corporation running them. It’s one overarching story broken into three separate books, each with its own plot: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure. Teens (ages 12 – 18) are the target audience, although many adults are reading these books right along with them. It explores many themes that resonate with this generation such as humanity, change, and the greater good.

It’s a fast-paced adrenaline rush that leaves its readers gasping for breath. Teens everywhere are talking about The Maze Runner series, but what’s all the hype about? I created this cheat sheet to bring you up to speed on the latest teen sensation.īuckle up! Reading this series is like riding on the back of a high-powered rocket.

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