The series is centered on the adventures of maximum max ride and her family, called the flock, who are humanavian hybrids born with wings after being experimented on at a lab called the school. Although the series initially ended with the release of maximum ride forever in 2015, it was resurrected for a second series which began in 2016. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james patterson s books have sold more than 300 million copies. Maximum ride series in order james patterson fictiondb. I also like when when they have to fight to get out of a bad situation. Is the maximum ride series by james patterson appropriate. Rescue maxs activist mom from a wicked subterranean enemy. Someoneor somethingis decimating ships and sea life off hawaiis coast, and max and her flock find themselves sucked into the navys topsecret investigation of the catastrophe. James patterson s bestselling maximum ride series is back, with max and the gang as the protectors. There are kids who love reading, and kids who are reading the wrong books.
Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 300 million copies. I have been reading and then sending this series to my 14 year old grandson. The first book in james pattersons maximum ride series focuses around the rescue of angel, the youngest member of the flock, and also the sister of the youngest boy in the group, the gasman a. After their last wild adventure, the flock members are taken under the wing of an fbi agent and try to. In the present, max is seen waking up from a dream. Every story is different because the characters in the story are different. After the mutant erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the bird kids, who are the result of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand their own origins and purpose. All will be revealed in this last spectacular ride a brandnew grand finale featuring all of the nonstop action, twists and turns that readers can rely on in a blockbuster patterson pageturner. The maximum ride novels for young adults feature 6 teenagers who are 98% human and 2% avian. Maximum ride is a series of young adult fantasy novels by the author james patterson, with an. Three years ago james patterson, the creator of the blockbuster bestselling alex cross and womens murder club series, began maximum ride, a series for young adults about a group of. Maximum ride series book 3 james patterson author 2007 the final warning maximum ride series book 4 james patterson author 2008 the final warning maximum ride series book 4 james patterson author jill apple narrator 2008 the final warning maximum ride series book 4. Fang by james patterson maximum ride series content.
The flock is safe in the mountains until the day a pack of erasers cruel and bloodthirsty humanlupine hybrids appear out. This is vocabulary assigned in my reading class about the book maximum ride by james patterson. Jun 11, 2008 trailer for james pattersons maximum ride series. This series is aimed at teens but, similar to other series like harry potter and the hunger games, is enjoyed just as much by adults. As maximum ride boldly navigates a postapocalyptic world, she and her broken flock are roaming the earth, searching for answers to what happened. The maximum ride book series by james patterson includes books the angel experiment, schools out forever, saving the world and other extreme sports, and several more. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. Author james patterson, best known for adult suspense novels. James pattersons author note in the beginning of each books says.
Im 19 and in college, and i normally like young adult books along the lines of the hunger games, the mortal instruments, etc. Jeb rescues max and the other children from the school. Being a kid with wings constantly on the run has never been easy, and max and her flock are more tense than ever. Maximum ride is a little girl, about 14 years of age.
The angel experiment by james patterson is a fastpaced action novel geared towards young adults. They are aimed towards the young adult audience, and are in the scififantasy genre. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. There were originally only nine maximum ride books, but the series was inspired by two other novels by james patterson that had been aimed at adults when the wind blows and the lake house. Fourteenyearold maximum ride and the other members of the flock fang, iggy, nudge, gasman and angel are just like ordinary kids only they have wings and can fly. Someone or something is decimating ships and sea life off hawaiis coast, and max and her flock find themselves sucked into the navys topsecret the final warning. Books maximum ride james patterson james patterson.
See more ideas about maximum ride, james patterson, riding. Set preferences and get age appropriate recommendations with common sense media plus. He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of. Among his works are the alex cross, michael bennett, womens murder club, maximum ride, daniel x, nypd red, witch and wizard, and private series, as well as many standalone thrillers, nonfiction and romance novels. The book opens up by introducing us to max, a fourteenyearold girl who also happens to be a humanavian hybrid. James patterson has had more new york times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to guinness world records. Below is the complete order of the maximum ride novels. The maximum ride series of books are books written by james patterson. I would recommend this book to kids around the age of 1016 and possibly. Feb 27, 2010 so i know that the maximum ride series by james patterson is a young adult series, but i find that category vague and sometimes misrepresentative. May 19, 2010 is the maximum ride series by james patterson appropriate for children. Maximum ride is a series of young adult fantasy novels by the author james patterson, with an oel adaptation published by yen press.
Every time i find a book that has fighting, humor, and adventure, i read it with my 9 year old brother. She lives in a house with her fellow hybrid friendsfang, iggy, nudge, the gasman, and angel. Above are maximum ride series books that are currently on. Maximum ride ist eine bisher neunteilige fantasyromanreihe des us amerikanischen autors james patterson. The first book in james patterson s maximum ride series focuses around the rescue of angel, the youngest member of the flock, and also the sister of the youngest boy in the group, the gasman a. Youtube personality jenna marbles served as an executive producer of the film. In a final battle of good and evil, max defeats remedy and the horseman, and all the survivors go into hiding. Is the maximum ride series by james patterson appropriate for children.
The brilliant 1st novel in james pattersons maximum ride series. Are the books by james patterson appropriate for a 14 year old to read. See the complete maximum ride series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The final warning, the author james patterson shows how courageous little children can be. Theres a james patterson book for every teen reader. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know series resources 3. James patterson has taken this story and kept up the momentum through each and every book in this series. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. Maximum ride is a 2016 american science fiction film based on the novel of the same name by james patterson. The ninth book in the maximum ride series was announced for release on. Maximum ride series book 3 james patterson author 2007 the final warning maximum ride series book 4 james patterson author 2008. So i know that the maximum ride series by james patterson is a young adult series, but i find that category vague and sometimes misrepresentative.
Is the maximum ride series by james patterson appropriate for. His books have sold more than 300 million copies and he was the first person to sell 1. This book is good for people who like adventure and mystery. Love james patterson and as i read i became so engrossed in this book it only took me about 3 days to read it. I love this book because max is tough and so strong and fang is so cool.
Not the maximum ride series, or the other young adult books, but his books written for adults. Maximum ride series on april 1, 2005, james patterson published the angel experiment the first of nine novels in the maximum ride series. In the next book in james patterson s bestselling middle school series, rafe khatchadorians hilarious little sister, georgia, is back for another rollicking adventure. A new york public library books for the teen age selection a book sense summer.
James pattersons youngadult books the new york times. James pattersons bestselling maximum ride series is back, with max and the gang as the protectors. Extremely popular worldwide, james patterson has sold over 230 million books. James patterson books maximum ride james patterson. If you could stock a bookshelf only with the books of james patterson, you would, first of all, have a very full bookshelf. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free.
Maximum ride by james patterson book trailer youtube. Feb 20, 2008 three years ago james patterson, the creator of the blockbuster bestselling alex cross and womens murder club series, began maximum ride, a series for young adults about a group of. The flock is safe in the mountains until the day a pack of erasers cruel and bloodthirsty humanlupine hybrids appear out of nowhere and kidnap angel. Screen adaptations of youngadult novels get a bad name with jay martins woeful film based on the bestselling series there have been nine books so far by the dangerously prolific james patterson. Then the biggest reason for the 3 star rating is the extremely confusing and unrealistic yes i know this is all fantasy but still. The angel experiment by james patterson is a fastpaced action novel. Maximum ride is a fastpaced, actionpacked fantasy adventure that children will love age, melbourne 4605 age, melbourne. This was the first book in the daniel x series by bestselling author james patterson and is aimed at a younger audience.
See top picks for your kid in common sense media plus. Daniel x series july 21, 2008 saw the release of the dangerous days of daniel x. The book is written from the perspective of maximum max ride and uses relatively simple vocabulary that appeals to teenagers. James brendan patterson born march 22, 1947 is an american author and philanthropist.
Book overview volume 9 maximum ride and the other members of the flock have barely recovered from their last arctic adventure, when they are confronted by the most frightening catastrophe yet. Patterson has turned his attention toward fostering a love of reading in young people. James patterson is the best selling american author of many thriller novels. I will probably still read it, but will not send this one to him. This shows max as a responsible teen, which is a good role model for the targeted audience. The angel experiment topics for discussion james patterson this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of maximum ride. Millions of fish are dying off the coast of hawaii and someoneor somethingis. Alexs son ali is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to girls of storm and shadow. Further, youd have books for every kind of reader, in the mood for any kind of book, from thrillers to fantasy epics to comingofage tales. James pattersons bestselling maximum ride series is back. Ive heard good things about the maximum ride series, and im thinking about reading it. The idea for maximum ride comes from earlier books of mine called when the wind blows and the lake house, which also feature a the angel experiment. The complete series list for maximum ride james patterson. Being a kid with wings constantly on the run has never been easy, and.
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