The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1)
by James Patterson
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Author: James PattersonBrand: Little, Brown and Company
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-01
ISBN: 0316067954
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Book Review: Attention-grabbing Action!
Summary: 5 Stars
Maximum Ride-The Angel Experiment
James Patterson
Fiction Book Review
The Angel Experiment, which is the first book of the Maximum Ride series, is about 6 mutant-avian-kids, Max (the leader), Fang, Nudge, Iggy (he's blind), and the Gasman and Angel, the twins. It seems like their whole life is about running away from the Erasers. Erasers are mutant-wolf men whose job is to capture the mutant-avian-kids. Many babies were either taken away from their home or given away, to a lab called the School. The School is where scientists test on animals and humans to try to make mutants. But there was one special group, Subject Eleven, the mutant-avian-kids. They are 98% human, 2% bird, created as an experiment. You may not think it, but the 2% bird makes a huge difference. They have raptor vision, wings, and hollow bones that are great for flying. After growing up in cages inside of the School, a scientist at the School let Max and the rest of the flock escape. Jeb Batchelder, the scientist, took care of them like a dad would. They lived in a house on top of a mountain. But a couple of years later, he disappeared, leaving the flock with thoughts that he was dead. The flock thought they were safe until Angel got taken away from them by Erasers. Ari, an Eraser, would like to kill Max because his father Jeb, cared for Max and the flock, but not his own son. Before Ari became an Eraser, he was a little boy who loved to follow Max around, but Max wouldn't pay attention to him. While Angel is at the School and the rest of the flock is coming to save her, the scientists are running experiments on her. On their journey, the flock does things that bond them closer; they surpass many events, rescue Angel, look for a building called The Greater Institute for Living, fight Ari and the Erasers, and find out that Max is supposed to save the world. How's that for a destiny?
I like how the author warns the readers at the beginning. He says "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." That phrase really caught my attention because not a lot of authors put warnings in their books that make you want to read more. On the back cover it also had a warning like that and it caught my eye when I picked it up. James Patterson made the book with many action parts so readers don't get bored. The characters are well developed with very different personalities. For example, he describes how silent Fang is by saying he always appeared out of nowhere, like a dark shadow come to life. My favorite character is Angel because she is a cute five year old that can charm anybody and has the ability to read other people's minds.
I would give this book a ten out of ten because of the attention-grabbing action of the story. I have never really read anything like this book but it gives the reader the reality of what being homeless and always on the run is like. The flock never gets time to settle down in one spot because the Erasers are always chasing them. I think anybody would be interested in this book. It's not just for girls or just for boys. Any group would like it. But I would say it would be for ages 11 and up because of some short romance parts that parents might not want their child reading. This book is amazing. It catches the reader's attention so easily and makes you want to stick your nose in the book the whole day long. If you like attention- grabbing and action-packed books, then you should definitely read this book and the rest of the books following it.
Marika
Summary of The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1)
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 all the members of the "flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time...like when Angel, the youngest member of the flock, is kidnapped and taken back to the "School" where she and the others were experimented on by a crew of wack jobs. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare--this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf "Erasers" in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb--now her betrayed and greatest enemy--that her purpose is save the world--but can she?Action & Adventure Books
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