25 Quotes About Maximum Ride

Maximum Ride is a series of young adult novels by James Patterson. The series focuses on a group of six kids, who are part of the ‘maximum ride’, an elite group of children chosen at birth to become leaders in the fight against evil. The kids are each genetically engineered for various abilities and traits, including wings and super-strength. They are also part animal, with the ability to morph into animals themselves Read more

The books chronicle the adventures of the kids as they try to find their purpose in life, get revenge on their enemies, and overcome several challenges along the way.

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Man, you weigh a freaking ton, " he told me. "What've you been eating, rocks?" "Why, is your head missing some?" I croaked. His mouth almost quirked in a smile, and that's when I knew how upset he'd been James Patterson
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They turned to Angel. "We will call you Little One, " the leader said, obviously deciding to dispense with the whole confusing name thing." Okay, " said Angel agreeably. "I'll call you Guy in a White Lab Coat." He frowned." That can be his Indian name, " I suggested. James Patterson
I can talk to fish!
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I can talk to fish! " Angel said happily, water dripping off her long, skinny body. "Ask one over for dinner, " Fang said, joining us. James Patterson
Max, you're the last of the hybrids who still has...a...
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Max, you're the last of the hybrids who still has...a soul.'. .. 'She doesn't have soul, ' Gazzy scoffed. 'Have you ever seen her dance? James Patterson
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And you're blind?" Uh-huh, " Iggy said, trying to sound bored. Were you born that way?" No." How did you become blind, uh, Jeff, is it?" Yeah, Jeff. Well, I looked directly at the sun, you know, the way they always tell you not to. If only I had listened. James Patterson
You mean other than the wings? I once ate nine...
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You mean other than the wings? I once ate nine snicker bars in a row without barfing. It was a record. James Patterson
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Some kids get called 'bundles of joy' or 'slices of heaven' or 'dreams come true.' We got 'the fifty-fourth generation of DNA experiments.' Doesn't have the same warm and fuzzy feel. But maybe I'm oversensitive. James Patterson
Who, last time I'd checked, was still on our official...
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Who, last time I'd checked, was still on our official archenemy list. (Yes, we have to keep a list. It's kind of sad.) James Patterson
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I stood my ground. "You evil scientist are all the same--evil. Count me out." Fang and I brushed past Mr. God and walked quickly but smoothly to the exit. It was barely noon, and I'd already made a huge enemy. Dang, I'm good. James Patterson
Can I come in? No! I'm in a towel! I'm...
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Can I come in? No! I'm in a towel! I'm blind! James Patterson
They call me, The Sharkalator
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They call me, The Sharkalator James Patterson
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If you're ever feeling a lack of middle-aged white men, just pop into the Capitol. Not so much the House of Representatives, which has a bit more color and texture, but the Senate -- jeez. Yes, let's have more testosterone running the country. Maximum Ride, School's Out--Forever James Patterson
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At that moment I had no mind to change, or not change, or throw against the nearest wall. James Patterson
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Save your world. Love it. Protect it, and respect it and don't let haters represent it. Don't leave the saving to anyone else, ever, because, exhibit A - why, hello there - it's way too much for one person. And if you want to skip out on the responsibility train, my whole life - and death - will have been in vain. It's yours. It's all yours for taking! You're not going to waste it now, are you? James Patterson
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Im a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for me.. And now I felt like my shell had a dangerous crack in it. Without much more effort on his part, it would split wide open and my enormous river of emotions would gush out - the bad and the good. It was pretty much the scariest thing I'd ever thought of." - Maximum Ride. James Patterson
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I don't care if we have our house, or a cliff ledge, or a cardboard box. Home is wherever we all are, together, James Patterson
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I don't damsel well. Distress, I can do. Damseling? Not so much. James Patterson
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The idea for Maximum Ride come from the earlier books of mine called When the Wind Blows and The Lake House, which also feature a character named Max who escapes from a quiet despicable school. Most of the similarities end there. Max and the other kids in Maximum Ride are not the same Max and kids featured in those two books. nor do Frannie and Kit play any part in Maximum Ride. I hope you enjoy the ride anyways. James Patterson
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I want to be able to see stuff, " Iggy said. "Like I used to, when I was little. And I want to be able to totally kick Jeb's butt. James Patterson
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They [Erasers] were bad fliers, " Angel chimed in, "And in their minds, they weren't all kill the mutants, like they usually are. They were like, remember to flap! James Patterson
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Yeah, and so Max and Dylan are supposed to, like, go to Germany and have kids together, " I heard Gazzy say. My eyes popped open and I bolted upright." What?" Fang said, his voice icy." Gazzy! " I yelled. Wide blue eyes looked at me in surprise, then back at Fang's stoic face. "Oh. Was I not supposed to say anything?" Gazzy asked. James Patterson
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What's so funny 'bout peace, love, and world destruction? James Patterson
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I fell into a deep sleep tucked in that little cocoon, a deeper sleep than I might of had in years. Right up until someone kicked me and said "Gotcha! James Patterson