Book Series · 6 Books

Maximum Ride Books

In order from The Final Warning to Nevermore.

The Maximum Ride series is a set of 6 chapter books by James Patterson, published between 2008 and 2012. Written for ages 12–17, most books run about 310 pages.

The Final Warning
Max
Fang
Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 (Graphic Novel)
Angel
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Final Warning
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$1248
Book #4 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2008

The Final Warning

By James Patterson

A girl with wings must evade capture and save the planet from looming threats.

256 pages· 45,636 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Maximum Ride, a teen with the power of flight, faces relentless pursuit by those who seek to control her abilities. Alongside her winged companions, she joins scientists in Antarctica to combat global warming. But even in this icy refuge, danger lurks. Can Max protect her friends and the world from those who would use her powers for evil?
In reading order

Maximum Ride Series

6 books · Published 2008–2012

#4
The Final Warning
#4 in Series
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$1248

The Final Warning

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2008

A girl with wings must evade capture and save the planet from looming threats.

#5
Max
#5 in Series
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$2180

Max

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2009

Max and her team face a terrifying underwater enemy threatening Hawaii's coast.

#6
Fang
#6 in Series
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$1248

Fang

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2010

A prophecy threatens to tear apart a group of winged children as they face an impending apocalypse.

#3
Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 (Graphic Novel)
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1235

Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2010

Can the flock find normalcy in a school without mad scientists?

#7
Angel
#7 in Series
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$1139

Angel

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2011

A deadly force looms, but Fang's absence threatens everything. Can Max and her friends face the ultimate showdown?

#8
Nevermore
#8 in Series
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$1139

Nevermore

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2012

Two threats unite to end humanity. Can love and loyalty save the world?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Maximum Ride series?

There are 6 books in the Maximum Ride series. It began with The Final Warning in 2008, and the newest book, Nevermore, was published in 2012.

What order should you read the Maximum Ride books in?

Start with The Final Warning and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Maximum Ride books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Maximum Ride book is the longest?

Nevermore (Book #8) is the longest book in the series at 58,546 words (344 pages).

Which Maximum Ride book is the shortest?

Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 (Graphic Novel) (Book #3) is the shortest at 2,450 words (246 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Maximum Ride to life.

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James Patterson

Author

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