Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

Maximum Ride Bk. 3: Saving the
World and Other Extreme Sports
by James Patterson

SAVING THE WORLD AND OTHER EXTREME SPORTS by

Category:

Science Fiction

Age Recommendation: Grades 9+

Release Date: 5/29/07

Publisher: Little, Brown

Reviewed by:

Rating: 4 Stars

Max and the flock are back. While she continues to keep the flock safe, she also has to figure out how she is

supposed to

save the world. The evil plan is days away from unfolding. Half of the people in the world are going to

be killed in order to

give the worthy ones that remain a chance to thrive. The human race has done such a poor job

of taking care of the planet

that the Itex Corporation decided only the people with something to offer deserve the

right to live in it.

Another problem the flock is dealing with is the creation of an updated version of Erasers. Now made of metal and

covered with a layer of skin, learning how to take them out takes a little time - especially since these "Flyboys" come

equipped with guns!

Relationships are strained within the flock in this latest installment of the MAXIMUM RIDE saga. Fang continues to

update

his blog and attempt to enlist children from around the world to become involved with the fight against Itex

and all its

subsidiaries. Max doesn't have faith that kids can help, which, of course, causes friction between them and

ultimately leads

to a split in the group.

The reader is tugged along on a roller coaster ride adventure with Max's constant sarcastic commentary to guide

them. We

see familiar faces as well as meet brand new players in this deadly game. Max manages to thwart

disaster, reconcile the

flock, and discover the identity of her parents. James Patterson does a nice job of tying up

loose ends and leaves the story

with a satisfying ending. If there isn't a fourth installment, fans will be happy with the

way Max and the rest of the flock land

on their feet.