What reading level is The Scorch Trials?

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Scorch Trials appropriate for?

The Scorch Trials is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Survival.

What genre is The Scorch Trials?

The Scorch Trials is fiction. Part of the The Maze Runner series.

Does The Scorch Trials have any content warnings?

The Scorch Trials has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Survival. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The Scorch Trials

James Dashner

The Scorch Trials

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Dashner

The Maze Runner · Book 2

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After escaping a deadly maze, a group of friends face a harsh world filled with new dangers and challenges. They must work together to survive scorching trials and uncover hidden secrets that test their courage and friendship. Adventure and mystery await as they journey through a landscape full of unexpected threats.