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73 pages 2 hours read

James Dashner

The Scorch Trials

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In The Scorch Trials by James Dashner, Thomas, Teresa, and their friends, having escaped the Maze, face new dangers and manipulations by WICKED as they undertake the perilous Scorch Trials, battling Cranks, deadly traps, and internal betrayals, all while seeking a safe haven 100 miles away amidst a chaotic post-apocalyptic world. The book includes content involving violence, trauma, and themes of betrayal and manipulation.

Reviews & Readership

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The Scorch Trials by James Dashner immerses readers in a gripping, fast-paced sequel with thrilling twists and action. Critics laud its engaging plot and complex characters but note some predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it effectively continues the series, maintaining high stakes and suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Scorch Trials?

Fans of fast-paced dystopian fiction, who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth, will be captivated by James Dashner’s The Scorch Trials. Ideal for readers aged 12 and up, this novel combines intense action with intriguing mysteries in a post-apocalyptic setting.

RecommendedReading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

HL720L