[.ca] Maximum Ride Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (ISBN 0446194042)

Courtesy of Teens Read Too:
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. Reviewed by: Karin Perry

Amazing- You'll Soar Higher and Farther Than Ever Before:
As the third installment of the Maximum Ride series, this book takes up where the last one left off: the Flock is once more on the run. After deciding that they need a permanent place to call home, they go off in search of one, only to have Max and Fang's relationship get even more confusing while on the road. Eventually they are captured and brought back to the School, where they are held captive before escaping, with a little help from... Ari. Enemy-turned-friend, Fang doesn't trust the Eraser, who has tried to kill him many times before, and soon the Flock is torn apart as the two head honchos split up, the girls sticking with Max, and the guys following Fang. AS they go their seperate ways, each group comes up with a different plan on saving the world from total destruction, but it's only when they're back together that they feel whole once more. I loved the third book: it has romance, adventure, and even a little bit of tragedy to make you heartsore. The message is clear: even when you're saving the world, family is one of the most important things you'll ever have, and you can't take it for granted. The ending left enough room for a sequel, and even if you didn't read the next book, it has a very satisfying ending.