Maximum+Ride+Book+1




 * //From the bestselling author James Patterson comes the stunning, breathtaking start to the blockbuster series! // Six unforgettable kids—with no families, no homes—are running for their lives. Max Ride and her best friends have the ability to fly. And that's just the beginning of their amazing powers. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind—or destroy it. **

 1. When Angel is taken, the Flock is devastated because they know she has been taken back to the School for more tests and experimentation. What options do they have for rescuing her? Why are they willing to put themselves in harm’s way to save her?

2. Each of the six children in the Flock possesses a supernatural skill. How do these skills work together to make the Flock stronger? How does each child’s strength contribute to the Flock? What similar characteristics do all six children possess?

3. Max and Fang are the same age, so why is Max the leader instead of Fang? What characteristics does she possess, which Fang lacks, that enable her to safely lead the Flock? What are the drawbacks to her leadership? Would Fang be a better leader? Why or why not?

4. Why is Jeb’s betrayal more hurtful than even some of the experiments and tests the children have endured?

5. The Flock’s search for their parents gives them hope for a new way of life. What do they expect to happen when they find them? Are their expectations realistic? Why or why not?

6. Iggy is blinded when the scientists operate on him to try to improve his night vision. What does this show about the character of the scientists at the School? How does Iggy adapt to his blindness? How does his blindness affect the Flock?

7. Max hears a voice in her head, but she doesn’t know whose it is or if she can trust what it says. How does she determine whether or not she can trust it? To whom could the voice belong? Why?

8. Do you think it's possible for a place like the School to exist? How? What might be its purpose? Could it be kept secret from the public?

9. Examine Max's relationship with Angel. Why is there a special bond? Do you think that the relationship affected Max's plans to rescue the little girl? Explain.

10. Discuss the existence of the Erasers. What is the purpose of the Erasers? What is the relationship between the Erasers and the six refugees? Do you think the Erasers enjoy their jobs? Explain.

11. Examine Max's personality. Do you think that Max is over protective? Is Max the best person to lead the family? What is your opinion of Max's "supergirl" tendencies?

12. Discuss the relationship between the six kids. Who are the closest? Why? Do their experiences and/or unique gifts help or hinder their relationships?

13. What is a fatal flaw? What does Max say is her fatal flaw? What's yours?

14. What does The Voice mean when it tells Max that knowledge is a terrible burden? Have you ever had information others didn't that became a heavy weight on your shoulders? What did you do?

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tasks **__

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a game based on the novel. It can be a board game, trivia game (like Jeopardy, using Powerpoint/Keynote), or video game using Pixel Press floors app or gamefroot or sploder.. You must include accurate details from the novel.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Character Profile: Create a detailed character profile on two of the main characters. Include information about their appearance and personality. Use quotes to support your conclusions. Include information about how they deal with problems, their values, and the type of person that they are. Use quotes to support your ideas.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Book Trailer: Create a book trailer about your book using images appropriate to the events in the book or make a stop motion movie.

-Create a Kahoot on your novel that consists of at least 15-20 questions.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Design a series of wanted posters for members of the flock.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">-Make a brochure. The brochure is going to be an informational brochure for someone who has never read the book before.

--The flock thinks that the DNA they have been mixed with is from Hawks. Research Hawks, what types are there, where are they found, what do they look like etc and present as an information report.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instructions:


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the Front Flap, include the title of the book, the author, your name, and date.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the Left Flap, list the main characters and then describe their personality and include at least 2 types of symbols that describes any of the characters
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the Center Flap, write a summary of the book in you own words and use descriptive words
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the Right Flap, write why you wanted to read this book, what would you rate it from a scale from one to ten, and why or why not you think other people should read this book
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the Side Flap, include the setting, the problem, and the solution
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the Back Flap, create an "About the Author" section that talks about the author's life and include at least one picture of the author (It can be drawn)