Title of the Book: Maximum Ride; School's Out Forever Author: James Patterson Publisher, year: Headline Publishing Group, 2007 Recommended by: Newtown Middle School L_TAG

Synopsis:
Maximum Ride, Schools out forever, is an amazing novel by James Patterson that looks at the life of teenage mutants. This gripping novel pulls the readier on an adeventure through the highs, the lows and the wierd moments in the life of the teenage mutants: Max, Fang, Iggy, Gasman, Nudge and Angel. Maximum Ride, School's Out forever is the story of six unforgettable children (and their dog) of whom are confronted with some major complications.

These teenagers and their dog are being hunted down by killers, after escaping from the experimental labs (a.k.a- The School). The killers (a.k.a Erasers) are experiments from the lab aswell and will stop at nothing to stop these incredible teenages of whom can fly and are supposed to save the world.

However, as much as the teenagers try to dodge the Erasers, the Erasers always seem to find them. Max, the leader, is sure that she is microchiped and is bring the forces of evil to ambush her and her fellow mutants.

This is a scary, strange, peculiar and fairly funny novel. This thriller will stop at nothing to shock the reader. Maximun Ride, School's Out Forever RULZ.

What I liked best about this book and the way this author writes:
The best thing that I liked about the author's style of writing is:
*His suspensfulness-You never knew what was going to happen next.
*His language- Was very easy to understand.
James Patterson is an amazing author who deserves great commendation for his writing skills and abilities.

The book in a word or phrase:
Brilliantly unique

Further Discussion Questions/Topics:

1. Who do you think is the most powerful character in both personality and character?

2. What do you think of the storyline of the book?