Grade 6
You'd think escaping the life-threatening maze in the first book would mean that the danger is over. You'd be wrong. In The Scorch Trials, Thomas wakes on the first day of his freedom to dreadful news--one of his friends, Teresa has gone missing. And, what's even worse, his group of friends, otherwise known as test subjects, are being examined again. Phase Two will take place in the Scorch. This desert-like location has been damaged severely by solar flares. Just like the first time, the companions are on their own. They must trek across the Scorch in order to get to the safe heaven within two weeks. If not, they're goners. To their surprise, Teresa, the only girl from their group, has been assigned to another group of test subjects competing to get to the desired destination. What really matters, though, is whether the teams can make it out alive.
Thomas and Teresa, the main characters, are relatable because they express emotions that anyone in their improbable situation would be feeling. Although they cannot believe they are being forced into another life-threatening challenge, their will to survive overrides their fear. Thomas must rely on other people that he would not trust outside of the Scorch. I think most readers understand the compromises Thomas must make to get out alive.
The Scorch Trials is a book that readers who enjoy science fiction will not want to stop reading until they have finished. If you enjoyed The Maze Runner, you will love The Scorch Trials because it is equally as suspenseful. Author James Dashner keeps readers interested in the story with surprises in the plot and the developing relationship between Thomas and Teresa. Will the pair remain just friends -- or become something more?
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