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In James Patterson's blockbuster series, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world.
She and the other 5 members of the "Flock" -- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel -- are just like ordinary kids -- only they have wings and can... read more
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Summary edit
It all started at a place called the School. Scientists mixed DNA of birds and humans. They were successful. They created kids 98% human, 2% avian hybrid. This DNA gives them the ability to grow wings and fly, as well as other strange powers. Iggy, Angel, Nudge, Gasman, Fang, and Maximum Ride... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Maximum Ride (or Max): The leader of the Flock due to her seniority over the others, Max is a 14-year-old girl who is just trying to keep her famliy together. She is very strong, sarcastic, and loving towards her Flock. She also is a brave tomboy with amazing powers against evil; the main character of the book.
- Fang: Part of the flock; the second in command after Max. You cannot tell if he likes Max the same way she likes him, known to be very dark and mysterious and almost never shows emotion.
- Iggy: Part of the flock; is blind. And has amazing other senses. Has very good hearing and is very good with his hands (can open locks, etc.)
- Nudge: Part of the flock; a talkative eleven-year-old girl with a cute, bubbly and fun personality.
- Gasman (aka Gazzy): Part of the Flock; Angel's brother.
- Angel: Part of the Flock; The youngest in the group and can read other peoples minds, and control them.
- Ari: Jeb Batchelder's son, a forlorn six-year-old who was genetically enhanced to become an Eraser (part human, part wolf). Hates the flock.
- Ella Martinez: Ella is a girl that Max saved from a group of armed boys after Max saw them while flying. Max likes being with Ella and her mother because they make her feel wanted by people outside the flock.
- Celeste: Angel's stuffed bear that she persuaded a stranger to get for her. It means the world to her; she will do anything to get it back.
- Erasers: Mutants. Part wolf and part human. Trained by the school, and love to rip mutants like the flock apart.
- Ella's Mother: A vetenarian who cares for Max and thinks of her as a second daughter after Ella.
- Jeb Batchelder: Helped six mutant kids, A.K.A. the flock escape the School where he was working as a whitecoat/scientist. Helped care for them for a while and was like a father for them and hero/role-model. Was very happy with the flock until, he went out one day and didn't come back.
- Jason: Add a description of this character.
- Monique
- Reilly
Quotes edit
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“WARNING: If you dare to read this story, you become part of the Experiment. I know that sounds a little mysterious, but it's all I can say right now.”
Max -
“Popcorn for breakfast! Why not? It's a grain. It's like, like grits, but with higher self-esteem.”
Max -
“Can you giggle while running for your life and protecting a six year old? I can.”
Max -
“Yes, those do appear to be either rats or mice on steroids.”
Max -
“She made Bambi eyes at me. You know I can't resist the Bambi eyes.”
Fang -
“Let's throw all their stuff in the cannon.”
Iggy -
“Was Ari's hair green?”
Max -
“Yes. Freaks rule!”
Fang -
“That'd be just what I need: a rash of car thefts across America, committed by dedicated readers.”
Max -
“Coke. It's not just for breakfast anymore.”
Fang -
“The funny thing about facing imminent death is that it really snaps everything else into perspective.”
Narrator (Max) -
“Can I interest you in a bit of raw desert rat?”
Fang -
“Hitchhiking was out of the question -- we'd end up murdered in a ditch or something.”
Narrator (Max) -
“Is she punching the steering wheel?”
Iggy -
“Man, you weigh a freaking ton. What've you been eating, rocks?”
Fang -
“Why? Is your head missing some?”
Max -
“I still wish you'd let me get 'Bite Me' shaved into the back of my head”
The Gasman -
“All Nudge, all the time.”
Max -
“Angel's hand was ripped out of mine and she screamed bloody murder. You think you understand those words--bloody murder? Trust me; you don't.”
Narrator (Max) -
“Max, I'm starving.”
Nudge -
“Quit what? Breathing?”
Fang -
“Besides, I love you best too.”
Angel -
“I feel, like, like pudding! Like pudding with nerve endings! Pudding in GREAT PAIN!”
Iggy -
“I must have cookies!”
Max -
“Bombs are good. I love bombs.”
Iggy -
“We could make traps! Do sabotage! Bombs!”
The Gasman -
“Oh, no - years of Max influence are taking their toll. You sound just like her. You're, like, a Maxlet. A Maxketeer.”
Iggy -
“I love Nudge, Nudge is a good kid, but that motormouth of hers could have turned Mother Teresa into an axe murderer.”
Narrator -
“Clear vanilla notes, too-sweet chocolate chips, distinct flavor of brown sugar. A decent cookie, not spectacular. Still, a good hearted cookie, not pretentious.”
Max -
“Crazy drug addict!!!!”
Fang -
“Knowledge is a terrible burden, Max. It's a two-edged sword, it might help you, but it might put you in danger greater than anything you've faced so far.”
the Voice -
“I guess if I were more of a fembot, it would bother me that a blind guy six months younger than I am could cook better than I could. But I'm not. So it didn't.”
Narrator (Max) -
“You know, Voice, my friends are my world...”
Max -
“That's more than 3 questions, Max. And sometimes weather someone is your friend or enemy is all in how you look at it. But if you must know, I consider myself your friend, a good friend who loves you very much. No one loves you more than I do, Maximum. Now listen. I ask the questions, not you. You're just here, for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride.”
Voice -
“Note to self: Stop punching inanimate objects.”
Max -
“Holy <insert a swear word of your choice here>.”
Fang -
“Will you quit that!?”
Max -
“Remember what I said in the very beginning? now, i'm giving you a choice: you can put the book down now- but you'll just have some of the story. Look other places for more of it. Dig even deeper, and you could become part of it. The web of answers is out there. If you can find the portal. Be careful. And don't say I didn't warn you.”
Max
Setting & Locations edit
Various places in the US. Present day.
- The School: The lab where Max's flock was genetically modified, though it can refer to any of the White coats' (scientists) institutions across the world.
- New York City: The flock flees to New York City to find the Institute for Higher learning, a branch of The School.
- Central Park: Where the flock tended to sleep in trees when they arrived in New York City.
- Manhattan: New York
- Death Valley: This is where the "Institute" is located.
- Tipisco: Where Nudge believes her real parents live.
- The Institute: An underground place in New York City, connected to The School.
Organizations edit
- The Flock: The group of Max, Fang, Iggy, Gazzy, Nudge, and Angel.
- The School: A labratory where "mad" scientists ganetically mutate or attempt to enhance humans and other creatures.
- Erasers: The nickname for the only successful mutation other than the Flock. These creatures look human, but can morph into a wolfman like state.
- The Whitecoats: The scientists who work at The School
- Voice: A mysterious voice Max hears in her thoughts.
First Sentence edit
The funny thing about facing imminent death is that it really snaps everything else into perspective.
Table of Contents edit
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
To the reader
Half Title
Prologue
Part 1: Flock Fright
Chapters 1 - 11
Part 2: Hotel California, Sort Of
Chapters 12 - 48
Part 3: School -- What Could Be Scarier Than That?
Chapters 49 - 66
Part 4: New Yawk, New Yawk
Chapters 67 - 85
Part 5: The Voice -- Make That My Voice
Chapters 86 - 109
Part 6: Who's Your Daddy, Who's Your Momma?
Chapters 110 - 134
Epilogue
www.maximumride.com
Glossary edit
- Whitecoats: The scientists that work in the lab known as The School.
- Erasers: Half-man half-wolf hybrids that are the minions of the school
- Flock: The group
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 8 in Maximum Ride. (standard series)
Followed by School's Out — Forever.
This is book 192 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2011). (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- James Patterson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 11, 2005
ISBN: 0316067954
Page Count: 464
Publisher: Little Brown
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 11, 2005
ISBN: 0316067954
Page Count: 464
Awards edit
- Iowa High School Award (2008, #1)
- Gateway Readers Award (2008: Grades 9-12)
- ALA Best Book for Young Adults (2005, #6)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ7.P27653 Max 2005
- Dewey: 813.54
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsSome violence, though this book isn't too bad at all. Some mild language. Ages 9 and above would probably enjoy this book, too. Great themes about loving who you are even with all of your "quirks" strong family and friend bonding.
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Adventure & Thrillers
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Outdoors & Nature › Survival Skills
- Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction › High Tech
- Books › Mystery & Thrillers › Authors, A-Z › ( P ) › Patterson, James
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Max-Dan-Wiz: The book series's official website
Movie Connections edit
- The Angel Experiment (IMDb): Comes out in 2013
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