The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel (Book 1)

My [...] class read Maximum Ride and really enjoyed it. As a final test I had the students write a book review. Here are two. 1. Jazz: Maximum Ride is a thrilling and entertaining book that makes you keep reading. It is fun to read and has great characters. You will love to read this book. It is appropriate for most kids. Younger kids might have trouble with the smaller print. It is a family-fun packed adventure that everyone will love. You will have fun reading it and won't want to put it down. The characters of Maximum Ride make the book fun and entertaining to read. The main characters are Max, Iggy, Fang, Nudge, Gasman, Angel, the Erasers (wolf-morphing men), and White Coats (scientists). It all started when the White Coats kept all the children in the Lab. In the Lab the white coats were mean to the kids. Jeb, one of the white coats, who was like a father to the kids, helped them escape the lab. Max, is the leader of the "flock". She is very brave and is thirteen years old. Gasman and Angel are the only two kids related. Angel is the youngest of the group and can also read minds. Erasers are after her and she is called Subject 11. You will have to read the book to find out what happens with that problem. Gasman has a weird obsession with bombs. He likes to make them and play with them. Iggy is blind, but has great hearing, especially when he is flying. Nudge will speak up when she has something to say and is always ready to go when she hears about a problem. Fang is quiet, but tells it like it is. All these characters have a big impact on the book. They make the book better and fun to read. I hope you read Maximum Ride and like it as much as I did. 2. Haley: Imagine yourself running from your worst enemy, but instead of running you're soaring through the air. This a typical day in the life of Max. Max is one of six bird-like characters that makes James Patterson's Maximum Ride a thrilling, action-packed book for older children who love suspense and fiction. Each character in the book contributes to this phenomenal book. Max is the 14 year-old leader and caregiver of the flock. None of the children has family that they know of, expect Angel and Gasman, who are siblings. There is Iggy, the blind; Fang, the mystery; Nudge, the odd; Gasman, the exploder, and Angel, the youngest. These six unnatural children were genetically engineered with bird DNA. The know neither how they were made nor why. But all the answers to their questions begin to unravel when the Erasers, the wolf morphing men, take Angel. She is taken back to The School, where the kids are all considered experiments to the White Coats and the Erasers. Thus, the action begins when the flock, as they call themselves, must go back to the horrid School to save Angel. On their journey they have many run-ins with Erasers. They cause the exhilarating scenes throughout the book. While at The School, Max doesn't find out about her past, but instead about the future. She also makes a new friend this is somewhat helpful, but doesn't seem to want to leave Max alone. One never knows where the flock will run next to get away from the Erasers or to stay out of trouble. They could go through the subways of Manhattan, or hide in the trees of Central Park. When reading Maximum Ride you will never know what hit you. You many never want to put the book down for even a split second. The author, James Patterson, keeps the reader excited and guessing what will happen next. He makes the end of every chapter a cliffhanger. Maximum Ride is a great book for older children and young adults. It is suspenseful, surprising, full of wonder, and bends your mind in ways you didn't think were possible.

This book was in perfect condition. I haven't personally read this book however ive heard its a great read. Im a huge reader, my husband however, is the one who wanted to re-read this book. Its the first one to the series.

. . . fantasy/adventure story for teen readers. I'll be honest. This is not the sort of book I typically read -- or review. But my 13-year-old daughter loved the book (and is almost finished with the sequel) and convinced me to spend some "down-time" reading the book. I'm glad I did. The book contains adventure, just enough realism to be believable (yes, an adult does have to suspend belief at the basic premise -- but hey, it's for teens!) plenty of action and plenty of drama. I won't include a re-hashing of the plot nor provide spoilers -- only a few comments. While the "good" characters are good (yes, they have flaws, but they are essentially normal human failings, rather than tendencies toward evil) and while there are some despicably evil characters as well -- there are other characters about whom we are unsure -- and are likely to remain unsure until the final installment is written. Sure, the character developments are not up to the level one would find in classic literature -- but that is not what this book is intended to be. In a day and age where much of what passes for young adult literature is c**p, this book was, for this reviewer, a delightful surprise.

I purchased this for my oldest grandson for Christmas. He absolutely loves thrilling, science fiction type books. James Patterson being one of my fav authors and having read this series, I was sure he would enjoy this. Also, his mom read this when it was first released and loved it as well. After opening it last night during our Christmas Eve traditional family gathering, he read the blurb then proceeded to inform me there was a series to this and other JP YA books - it made me giggle because I already knew this and planned to buy them if he liked this one. So I am hoping he will love JP as much as I do, and enjoy the Maximum Ride series so that I can purchase the rest of the books. I am kicking myself now for not keeping the originals when his mom was younger so we could have passed them down. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review.

There was nothing at all in this book to dislike. The story shows just how cruel and amazing humans can be. The whole concept of man tempering with genetics is believable and terrifying. The story of the flock and their struggles is heartbreaking and amazing. As I read about the Whitecoats manipulating genes in young children, I couldn't help but remember Jeff Godblum's remark in Jurassic Park, "...your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." The scenario blows the.mind. I really loved the flock. The characters were so believable they touched my heart. Reading the story had me feeling scared, happy, angry, sad, and thrilled. It had me wanting more, more, more. What made my day after finishing the book is that I bought the whole series. So, I get to have so much more of this great series. I am hoping that the rest of the books are just as good as this one is. Having read many of Patterson's books before, I expect they will measure up. I will be recommending the books to my friends who enjoy most of the books I tell them about. As for anyone reading.my review, go for it! You won't be disappointed by a most remarkable ride.

By my review title, you get the impression of a melding of modern writing cliches, but that is not what you have here. What you have here is more of a sci-fi centered Harry Potter without the English private school nostalgia. Sub in a strong female lead, and children of a wider variety of ages, and you have the gist. It really is a great book, when you consider the self imposed limitations (no romance/sex) which the author imposed (in my opinion) to keep the book centered on the pre-teen/teen market. ++some spoilers++ You could consider this a fantasy novel, which chooses to make it 'urban' and modern by using science fiction devices to give children "powers" which strongly resemble mythical fantasy beings. For example, "erasers" are basically werewolves, and the protagonist children are basically angels, or the hawkmen from Flash Gordon if you prefer. I don't particularly agree with calling it a fantasy novel, because it is presented more as science fiction with fantasy elements. Anyway, I found the plot exciting, if a bit violent, and I found the characterization adequate. There are times when the characters seem so real, and others when the feel very derived, but their overall affect is pleasant. The plot seemed a bit forced at times, but overall the pacing of it is unpredictable, and the overall resolution at the end of this first book may not satisfy some. I personally found the ending fine, resolving some mysteries, and leaving a lot unsaid. It certainly seems geared to sell more books, and that is a little frustrating, but understandable. The interaction of the protagonist children has its moments, and although I called it 'Harry Potter' earlier on, I certainly didn't mean to imply the kind of depth of relationships that were developed in that series. These are more superficial and predictable, but that is less distracting than it might seem, since the focus is on the first person perspective of the primary protagonist, Maximum Ride. I found the inner character development (especially of the lead) to be the forte of this book, rather than the interpersonal relations. This weakens the overall appeal and results in the lower rating. Despite this, I recommend this book. It has its charms...

Not normally a fan of fantasy, I found myself repeatedly putting a low priority on reading this first book in the Fugitives series, in spite of my 11-year-old son zipping through all six books in a matter of weeks. When I finally read it, I was pleasantly surprised. Although the logistics of things like - exactly how the retracted wings look, their attachment, and how they formed after the feat of genetic engineering required to "make" them (at a scary sounding research lab known as the School) is left a bit vague, and the author's use of the active voice seems extreme at times, imaginative readers will likely get as wrapped up in this action packed story about six "mutant" creatures (98% human, 2% avian) and their adventures involving their evil counterparts (the Erasers, part wolf) as I did. Fourteen-year-old Maximum, leader of the flock of six, ranging in age from four months younger than Ms. Ride to six years old, calls the shots, which involves occasional Notes to Self, e.g., "Give subconscious a pep talk re: better dreams." For the most part, though, she uses split-second decision-making skills. In this first book, the Erasers kidnap Angel for use in performing cruel and extensive experiments. And in spite of the winged-kids' near humanness, lab workers treat her poorly. Due to Maximum's sense of justice (and a desire to help a fellow female), she gets sidetracked before the rescue can begin. Several surprises (including the appearance of an unexpected person, and a revelation about an enemy) take place as they attempt to retrieve their flockmate as well as while they try to solve the mystery of how they came to be: specifically, how they ended up at the School in the first place. The cliffhanger ending will likely leave readers needing to know more about the fate of these brave and crazy winged kids. Maximum Ride is an excellent, action-packed, fast-paced story about a flock of extraordinary genetically engineered winged kids. Also good: The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, the Gregor the Overlander series also by Suzanne Collins, and Coraline on audio CD read by the author, Neil Gaiman.

I've lost count of how many times I've read this entire set -- at least twice since Maximum Ride Forever was released! While returning from a trip, I purchased what turned out to be Book 2 of this series from an airport gift shop in somewhere, USA. I began reading it and quickly realized I was in the middle of an intriguing story and I wanted more! Kids with wings? I remembered reading a book from the library called, "When the Wind Blows," however this did not appear to be a sequel. I had to figure this out ASAP! Sadly, life intervened and it wasn't until last year that I started buying the new editions of the paperbacks on Amazon. I love the way this first book introduces the "flock". Knowing they were already functioning as a tight unit was a great start. Revealing more and more along the way made the story intriguing and definitely compelling. It seemed to pull me right into the story and before long I knew I was going to be reading this practically straight through, lol, and so I did, and with each of the rest of the books, too! I tell everyone I know about this series, especially those that have an imagination and whom I know enjoy an excellent story and adventure. It is so much fun to watch their eyes and body language change as they become intrigued by the storyline and characters! Spread the word: This series rocks and rolls all the way to the end and Book 1 is just the beginning! Yup, the Flock rules!

One of my favourite books!!! Great book, especially for those who want to get their child interested in reading. Chapters are short which helps keeps your attention, perfect for those with ADHD.

Premier roman de James Patterson que je lis. Et je suis tombée amoureuse de son style d'écriture. L'histoire n'est aussi pas banal. 6 enfants avec des ailes et pouvant voler...

！！「翼のある子供たち」はこの本の邦訳ではないのですね。勘違いしていました。 一方、ティーン向けに書かれたこちらのシリーズは、まだ翻訳されてませんね。特殊能力系ライトノベルとして、素敵なイラスト入りの文庫本とかで出版されるといいのですけれど・・・。 ３巻のうちのこれは１巻目で、ビルの谷間のシーンがとてもクール。２巻目はアメリカ国内、３巻目は母国を飛び出して・・・と舞台も広がっていきます。いずれも映画化すればいいのにと思うくらい、飛翔シーンが美しくてぞくぞくします。次はいつ飛ぶの？と期待しながら単語の意味を調べる間がもどかしい。旅の途中では、意外な有名人や観光スポットが楽しめるのもいいです。

A thriller adventure which will be adorable for children. But almost all the time nothing is happening in the book. Otherwise its a good one. Whole series is super! I like it; you'll like it. Also a fast service by Amazon. Amazing!

Absolutely amazing. The characters are so lovable and have such unique personalities that are carried out till the end. The geographical setting of the book that corresponds to America finely grasps the feeling of adventure. It is very well paced, enticing and each page compels me to read the next. One of the things I REALLY love about Maximum Ride is that it has subtle indicators for feelings here and there but the entire story isn't just focused on this. In addition, there is not a complete focus on the main character and what he/she wants, thinks and feels like other books do to the point of hating them for their self centered role (i.e. vampire diaries, hunger games). Every corner of the plot brings you to a new street of surprise and enlightenment and no positive elements are killed off during so. Not to mention it's got a slice of comedy as well that doesn't mess with the seriousness of the plot to the slightest. It's just really a great book to read, and the unforgettable start to a fantastic series. If you think the whole bird/human thing will put you off then don't 'cause it does make the entire thing much more fun, unique and interesting