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Maximum Ride 3: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

(2007, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by James Patterson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Flabby finale to senseless yet exciting series.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Fighting, injuries, deaths.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Fast food, candy bars.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Maximum Ride 3: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

Parents need to know that the violence level is about the same as the previous two books, so if your kids have read this far, more won't hurt. There's nothing much else of concern here.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the flabby finale. Is there anything realistic or believable about it? Why did the author have his heroes genetically enhanced when that ended up having nothing to do with saving the world?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    If you hate doctors heres another reason

    On of my favourite books because it has everything in it from romance to action.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    A Great book For Adventorous Readers!

    I started reading this series when my friend suggested it to me. I've loved all of them so far, and this one is wonderful! I think that it's one of the best in the whole series, and I've read the whole thing! You've got to try it!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome times 2!

    Maximum Ride is still the best series I've read! That includes Harry Potter, Twilight, AND Series of Unfortunate Events! Had Max pulling a guy's arm out of its socket, and killing things, but awesome book for all ages 10 and up!!! Be sure to check out Fang's blog on the internet! Fang ROCKS!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AMAZING!!! A MUST-READ!!!

    This series is on my favorites list! Good for ages 11+. The characters are very believable, even if they do have powers : ) My only problem was that they used the Lords name in vain consistently. Other than that, the violence is minimal and is an exciting, page-turner. Highly recommend.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    READ IT!

    a must read for everyone, the series is awesome! its sci fi with a lot of action but you can tell everyon in it has a soft side, even Max. you gotta read it. <3

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