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Synopsis
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.
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Is The Scorch Trials appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains strong action violence, peril throughout, and themes of manipulation and betrayal. Characters face life-threatening situations in a harsh post-apocalyptic landscape with some death and disturbing imagery.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the intense survival challenges and the mystery of what WICKED is really planning for Thomas and his friends.