The Maze Runner Prequel!

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If you were a fan of The Maze Runner series by James Dashner you will certainly want to check out the prequel to the series, The Kill Order.

Take a look at the first five chapters of The Kill Order:

If you never read the Maze Runner books, you should give them a chance. The action-packed and adventurous story follows Thomas as he wakes up in a mysterious elevator, and the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is gone, but he’s not alone. When the elevator doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by other kids who welcome him to the “Glade”: a massive, open community enclosed by stone walls. Like Thomas, the “Gladers” have no memory of how they got to the “Glade.”

All they know is that each morning the stone walls open, revealing an intricate the maze outside of the “Glade.” And every night the walls close.

Thomas and the “Gladers” work to discover why they are in the “Glade,” and what’s outside in the maze.

Webcast with author Christopher Paolini

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Best-selling author Christopher Paolini answered questions from Boys’ Life magazine readers in a live webcast on Dec. 12, 2011. Christopher is the author of the Inheritance Cycle, which consists of the books Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and the recently released Inheritance.

More about Christopher Paolini:

Sure-fire hits to get you reading

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Not sure what to read? Start with this teacher/librarian-tested list of titles for boys of all ages.

BIZARRE / GROSS

COMIC BOOKS

NONFICTION (MISC)

HUMOR

GRAPHIC NOVELS

SPORTS – NONFICTION

MILITARY / WARS / WEAPONS

VEHICLES

SURVIVAL

OUTDOORS

SCARY

SPORTS FICTION

MISC. FICTION

BIOGRAPHIES / AUTOBIOGRAPHIES

PICTURE BOOKS

Christopher Paolini chats about new book

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The latest installment in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle hits bookstores Saturday, Sept. 20. Following in the footsteps of “Eragon” and “Eldest,” “Brisingr” will be the third of four planned books in this fantasy adventure.

In an interview with Boys’ Life, Christopher spoke of reading, dreaming and adventure as a child in Paradise Valley, Mont.

Christopher spent his days exploring mountains and rivers. Fantasy fiction caught his attention and he attacked the local library. He read anything and everything, including Boys’ Life.

At age 15, he sat down to write the kind of story he’d like to read. His family self-published “Eragon” in 2001. Christopher traveled the country in costume, speaking to students about the magic of reading and sharing his own story.

“It was intense,” Christopher says. “I dare anyone to put on a medieval costume when you’re 17 and walk into a strange high school. It was a great experience, but definitely a formative experience.”

The experience paid off.

“Eragon” landed in the hands of Carl Hiaasen’s stepson. Hiaasen, who’s written “Hoot” and other young adult novels, sent “Eragon” to Random House Publishing. Soon, Christopher’s story became a bestseller.

“Eragon” has since become a film, and “Eldest” also became a bestseller. It’s been quite a jump for the young man from rural Montana.

Christopher traces all his success back to reading.

“It’s done everything for me. Reading is probably the single most important skill I’ve learned in my life,” he says. “It’s crucial that you find books that you yourself enjoy. People who haven’t fallen in love with reading yet, I tell them to try another book, try another genre. There’s so much out there. Take another look.”

Click on the audio players below to hear portions of Christopher’s interview with Boys’ Life.

Christopher on how the outdoors and the Montana landscape have shaped his stories:

Christopher on why he started writing “Eragon”:

Christopher on how he invented the different languages used in the Inheritance Cycle: