Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel [Hardcover]

James Patterson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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The Maximum Ride series' flock of winged children is off to Africa for a photo op while providing humanitarian aid. Then Max's rival, Angel, prophesies that best-friend Fang will be the first to die and it will happen soon. When Dr. Gunther-Hagen introduces Max to Dylan, a gorgeous new bird kid who has been designed to be Max's perfect mate, Max's voices tell her Dylan is perfect for her. But how does this affect her commitment to Fang? This will excite the legions of fans waiting for this installment in the flock's story. Grades 7-9. --Diana Tixier Herald

Product Description

Being a kid with wings--constantly on the run--has never been easy, and Max and her flock are getting tenser than ever. First, on a trip to Africa, they meet a mysterious billionaire whose intense scrutiny of the flock makes her fear the worst. Then, a cryptic message from a young girl arrives, warning them "The sky will fall." And as if an impending apocalypse weren't bad enough, canny birdkid Angel makes a dire prophecy about Max's soul mate: Fang will be the first to die.

Max's desperate desire to protect Fang brings the two closer than ever. But can the team weather the storm, or will the turmoil rip them apart for the last time?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (March 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316036196
• ISBN-13: 978-0316036191
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  #28 in	Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Action & Adventure
  #36 in	Books > Children's Books > Action & Adventure
  #17 in	Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Adventure & Thrillers

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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, not as good as the first three but better than the Final Warning, March 15, 2010

By	H. Bonifield - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel (Hardcover)

Well, my bro bought this book today and I read it before him, as usual. I enjoyed the book less than the first three, but more than Final Warning, so it's about as good as Max. I thought it could have been summed up in a few dozen pages, and the whole Max/Fang thing went a little overboard. I mean, they're in survival situations constantly- so they don't exactly have time to be all mushy-mushy like they are. I guess that's love? More like obsession. Love is more than a feeling- it's an action, and Patterson doesn't capture that. Whatever. In any case, not as good as we were all hoping, but not as ridiculous as Final Warning.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the series., July 6, 2010

By	C. McGuire (Yakima) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel (Hardcover)

So, I'm not a teen like the series is aimed at, but I love the Maximum Ride series. I was a little confused thinking this book would be from Fang's perspective instead of Max's, but I quickly got over that and fell into the plot line. It is a quick read for most adults, but I think anyone who's read the rest of the series will like this addition. If you haven't read the first books, I highly recommend reading them first THEN getting into this one. James Patterson always trys to recap the first books, but it's best if you just read them for yourself instead of the three sentence update he gives.

FYI, there are rumors of the Maximum Ride series being made into a movie, but the release has been pushed back until 2013.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars itwas ok, June 29, 2010

By	Lore J. Silva "Lore" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel (Kindle Edition)

i got this book a few days right after it cam eout because i am a big fan of the Maximum Ride series. since i am more of an action/adventure type of person i was alittle disappointed in all the drama that took place in the story. the first 5 books didnt have much drama in it and i was suprised it appeared in this one, the most recent. maybe more girls that enjoy more dramatic stories might like this book out of all the books in the series. also girls that are crazy for Fang haha. the ending was a little depressingthough but im not going to spoil it for people that havnt read the story yet.
as fang would say,
-Fly On
lol