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Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Abridged): A Maximum Ride Novel Audiobook
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In Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, the time has arrived for Max and her winged "Flock" to face their ultimate enemy and discover their original purpose: to defeat the takeover of "Re-evolution", a sinister experiment to re-engineer a select population into a scientifically superior master race...and to terminate the rest. Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel have always worked together to defeat the forces working against them--but can they save the world when they are torn apart, living in hiding and captivity, halfway across the globe from one another?
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"Great book and series...in this book things become a little serious between Fang and Max...enough that my 10 year old son might say this is stupid or gross and put it down, enough that my 12 year old would be interested without getting an education. The two split ways later in the series so things don't become anymore serious and readers get to see that life moves on and their can even be joy, happiness, and cooperation after a break-up. Nice change after Romeo and Juliet and Edward and Bella."
— Christin (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The short, action-packed chapters end breathlessly, with twists at every turn…Adrenaline galore.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“I was dubious when I read the blurb of the first Maximum Ride novel. Don’t be. Get over it and get your hands onto the latest and hottest teenage fiction series that will grab young readers by the throat…Patterson’s dialogue is fabulous. His creations fire off the most amazing put downs to adults. His humour and insight into adolescent attitude is a delight for young readers and will bring a wry smile to older readers still alert enough to be able to turn the pages…Accessible, fast paced, humorous adventure.”
— NATE Classroom, National Association for the Teaching of English (UK) -
“Buckle your seatbelts…Lots of action, with wisecracking commentary by Max, make this a swift and entertaining read, and fans of the series will gobble it up.”
— Kliatt (starred review) -
“Patterson’s turbocharged Maximum Ride [series] pushes into high gear in this exciting [installment]…A major adult author comes through in the clutch.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“The chapters are short, taut, and filled with action, keeping readers engaged.”
— VOYA
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A USA Today bestseller
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A#1 New York Times bestseller
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Listener Reviews
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" Just one in a long series of Maximum Ride novels. All are really good. "
— Stewart Callaway , 11/26/2022 -
" Ok I just got soooooooooooooooooo mad at max in this book it really does deserve this rating. All I will say is she is not developing very nicely "
— Jules, 2/20/2014 -
" James Patterson once again did an amazing job with this book. I love this series because even though some of the concepts are hard to grasp at first, the humor in the book and the characters sarcasm makes it a light, fun read. Whenever I'm not laughing, I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, turning pages, wanting to know what happens next. Though there were some plot twists I didn't expect, it was still a great continuation to a great series. "
— Avery, 2/20/2014 -
" Max and her avian-human family are off on another adventure as they learn the name of their nemesis - Itex Corp - which plans to eliminate all weaklings and reduce the population of the world by half. Max learns the identity of her mother and father but the flock divides in two as Fang and Max fight. "
— Neill, 2/10/2014 -
" AMAZING!!! I totally loved it! James Patterson is a great author! "
— Halloween-luvr, 2/4/2014 -
" :D I LOVEDDDDD ITTT!! It's like when Max says to Fang, "I loveee you. This much!" LOL~ Anyway, this book made me happy cry, sad cry, surprise cry, and just made me feel lots of emotions in a good way ;) I loved this book. I truly did. I can't wait for the next book~ :D "
— Jueun, 1/31/2014 -
" Favorite out of max ride series.... "
— Marie, 1/20/2014 -
" I've read this book twice! <3 Max has A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E!! ;D "
— Laine, 1/18/2014 -
" This is definitely my favorite Maximum Ride book. It had multiple plot-twists and action and suspense on every page! Amazing, exciting, and awesome! "
— Tori, 1/12/2014 -
" Ready for the Next! "
— Kyla, 1/1/2014 -
" A great book! Super fun and exciting. "
— Carolyn, 11/25/2013 -
" this book has some adittut "
— Chloe, 11/23/2013 -
" As captivating and thrilling as the first two. "
— Samantha, 10/24/2013 -
" It was confusing at points and very sad at many points but im not going to tell you what, and Max finds out who her real parents are! "
— Kole, 10/10/2013 -
" Amazing part 3 of the series! Such a thrill ride! "
— Matthew, 10/3/2013 -
" I love Maximum Ride! "
— Saskia, 9/14/2013 -
" This was the third in the series - a couple of good twists helped the plot along. Will read the next... "
— Jan, 5/31/2013 -
" The third installment in this expansion of the original story. Both Jen and I really enjoy this series. "
— Leslie, 5/28/2013 -
" I loved the action but was really worried when some stuff happened not going to spoil it. I like the end when Fang bloggers came in "
— Breek, 2/7/2013 -
" One of the first books I read this year and it's pretty interesting. Like his penmanship.like the little fling going on between max and fang "
— Yinuo, 2/6/2013 -
" The third book in the Maximum Ride series. "
— Tarsiers, 7/3/2012 -
" LOVE THIS BOOK! Don't care what others say. I think it is an epic series with just the right mixture of romance and action to keep me interested. I just CAN'T READ FAST ENOUGH! James Patterson, love your work, brilliant series! "
— Haylee, 5/18/2012 -
" My favorite book in the series yet !! Couldn't put down !(: "
— Katelynn, 1/6/2012 -
" love! max + fang "
— Hpitcher, 12/15/2011 -
" I love the "flock". I'm attached to the characters and find them to be entertaining, interesting, and fun! But the storyline is so repetitive and lacking in depth. I'll probably finish the series...but I find myself never dying to discover what happens next!! Ugh. "
— Kelli, 8/16/2011 -
" ummmm, i cant really remeber what happened but it made me read therest of the series so it has to b good! "
— missymoocow, 5/18/2011 -
" Liked the first 2 books in the series better. Now it is getting predictable. Don't think I will continue with the series. "
— Julie, 5/18/2011 -
" Do I really have to say anything? "
— Neontooth, 5/11/2011 -
" The third Maximum Ride book, I read this in one sitting. The flock splits for quite a period, but they get back together at the end "
— Krystal, 5/10/2011 -
" thats one hell of a sport "
— Sabrina, 5/1/2011 -
" Really good book I like James patersons books cuz they ain't to girly "
— No, 4/30/2011 -
" Once again, James patterson take you on a realistic journey through the lives of these kids/teens, and leaves nothing needed behind! "
— Tokio, 4/25/2011 -
" It was kinda sweet. I loved the action and the fighting. I feel bad for Max, though. "
— Brianna, 4/23/2011 -
" See my comments on Books 1 and 2 - the story is kind of formulaic - the gang gets in trouble, the gang gets out of trouble. But, still I keep listening because I want to find out what happens. I like the growing relationship between Fang and Max. Just a fun series. "
— Paula, 4/22/2011
About James Patterson
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
About Valentina de Angelis
Kasey Lee Huizinga is an actor, singer, and web show host born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. She recently graduated from Northwestern University where she studied theater and music theater.