This is perfect for our household, because it is not as deamonized as things such as Twilight and Harrry Potter, which I will NOT allow in my house. Maximum Ride offers a clean, family friendly series that my children and I enjoy. There is no cursing, no sex, or other unholy behaviors performed by the protagonists that is not nessacary to survival. The main girl, Max, takes on at the mere age of 14 responsibility for her entire "flock", or family, while she herself is just a child. Her courage is admirable and willingness to search after he captured sister suggests a nice, wholesome young women well on her way to overcoming the obstacles ahead. While I do not agree with the violence, it is not half as bad as those awful Harry Potters, which encourages demonic practices, or Twilight, in which demons run around unchecked among us. As a conservative christian mother of 6, I highly recomend this series to other women looking for their children to read clean, friendly material suitable for pre teens and older.

I read this book first then got my three older kids into it and they all love it and can't wait for the end book.... Feb 2012

i read this book it 2 day i could not put it down i get my friend and family to read it to it is a mut read today

I have read the first two books (Angel Experiment and School's Our Forever) and thoroughly enjoyed both. I have to say that these books are made for young adults (16 yrs and up). If you go into a bookstore they can be found in the area where the young adult books are. These books are meant to be read by young people as they do have a very science fiction outlook. If your kids are well rounded and grounded in reality, this little trip into a fantasy world won't be an issue. If your teen is predisposed to flights of fancy or already a handful, I don't advise letting them read these books.

The stories are far-fetched but hugely entertaining. Any author that can write an age/material appropriate series that has my 10 year old wanting to read more, is fantastic. I read the entire series with my daughter and we had a great time and a lot of good conversations about the content. Very quick reads and a lot fun in each story.

It is wonderful. No book can be better. I got so into it.Who wouldn't like the book.

To start with, I have personally enjoyed this series. Next, I have to disagree with nevadamistermom's review. I find this series of books a wonderful resource. I am a Junior High Youth Leader and we have read this series as part of our youth group weekly meetings. nevadamistermom stated that, "...it's even OK for them to have sex with one another." This is inaccurate. In book 3 the 2 oldest characters kiss. Nothing more. Are we so prudish that we don't think a 15 year old boy and girl would not kiss? Nevadamistermom also states that they "flock" do, "...whatever they want, living parent-less ..." This was a great discussion point with my kids. I pointed out that in the beginning of chap. 51 Max states, "I was consumed with curiosity. Parents were something we obsessed about, talked about constantly, cried about -- if truth be told". As a Youth leader, this led to discussion about family, responsibility, values, morals, teachers, orphans, war-orphans, homelessness. I have found so many ways to use this series. I highly recommend it.

Can get violent, but the entire story is so fictional any reasonable 10 year old could get it. The movie however would have to be pg-13 for violence only...if it becomes one...I hope. My kids loved it...even the 7 year old that listened to the audiobook on a long road trip. Books 1 and 2 are our favorite but loved the entire series. The sex is just a kiss and minor ones...if I recall right only the last book has a kiss more than a peck. I think my kids are mature enough to handle it. And I'm pretty picky. I watched and read Twilight before I allowed my 11 year old...and she isn't going to be able to read Breaking Dawn till about 14-15 if that helps you to know where I stand on these things.

I think this is the best book i've ever read in my whole 70 years of reading expeirence. I recomend this book to all ages 7+. adults will want to read it over and over, and children will have a great relationship with it.