Book cover for James Dashner by Philip Wolny

All About the Author

James Dashner

Author: Philip Wolny

James Dashner has earned praise from readers and critics for his intricate plots and sympathetic characters who are challenged by extraordinary situations in fantastical surroundings. This biography reveals Dashner's story: His birth in Austell, Georgia, his days as an accounting student at Brigham Young University, and his creation of the Jimmy Fincher saga, The 13th Reality series, and The Maze Runner, among other YA fantasy novels. The narrative describes Dashner's writing technique and his advice to aspiring young authors. Sidebars focus on his writing process. For easy reference, there are sidebars on his life, works, and critical reviews, plus a detailed timeline.

Age: 12+

Length: 112 pages

Quiz: No

Language: English

ISBN: 9781477717691

Publisher: Rosen Young Adult

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