Glader Slang

Residents of the Glade developed their own unique way of speaking over time.
Why did they develop their own words to describe everyday objects and experiences?
Did the Gladers’ language affect your reading the book? How?
Do you think it added to the story or was a drawback? Why?
Examples: Shuckface, Shank, Klunk, Keeper, Slinthead, runtcheeks

Your dream "Maze Runner" movie cast

The Maze Runner movie is currently in development, with talks of Catherine Hardwicke as director (Twilight & Red Riding Hood).

If you could hire your dream cast for the Maze Runner movie, which actors would you choose for each role?

Sources:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1790864/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maze_Runner#Film

Thomas and the Gladers wake up with no memories of their life before the Glade. What is one memory from your life that you wouldn't want to lose?

Cover of "The Kill Order" revealed

From The Maze Runner Trilogy Facebook page

Hello Greenies!

The brand new cover for the Kill Order has been revealed!

So what do you shucks think? Is this the best Maze Runner cover yet? Does it give you any hints on what's going to happen in the book? Let us know!

Visit www.jamesdashner.com and www.TheMazeRunnerTrilogy.com to learn more!

LEAP DAY OCOB:HS kickoff was a success!

Our Leap Day OCOB:HS celebration was FANTASTIC. Over 900 books have already found a home! There are some books left here at NCPL if you know someone who hasn't received a copy yet.

Here is a link to photos taken at KWHS by Luc Colgrove/Biguns and Littluns Photography

Take the Leap! Read the Book!

Tomorrow is the day to take the leap! Book pickup times for 2/29 are: NCHS-8:00am in the library, KWHS-after TROY 10:10am in the library, Transitions-lunchtime 11:30am by the office, Roosevelt-lunchtime 1:05pm by the office.

Thomas’s First Memory of the Flare

Can't get enough of "The Maze Runner"? "Thomas’s First Memory of the Flare" is a short flashback prequel to "The Maze Runner Trilogy" available through Books-A-Million. Read it and tell us what you think.