School's Out - Forever (Maximum Ride, Book 2) by James Patterson
Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride and the other members of the "Flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--only they have wings and can fly. It seems like a dream come true--except that they're being hunted by half-human, half-wolf "Erasers" who can fly, too. In Book 2 of the series, the Flock members are taken under the wing of an FBI agent and try to live "normal" lives by going to school, making friends--and continuing their relentless search for their parents. But the Erasers return, forcing the Flock to abandon their search and make their escape once again. The voice inside Max's head keeps telling her that it's up to her to save the world, but this is especially challenging to do when she is faced with her ultimate match: a newer and better version of herself, Maximum Ride II. Max's heart-stopping quest to investigate the mind-blowing mystery of her ultimate destiny continues in the scariest, strangest, and funniest James Patterson novel yet.
This is the second in a nine book series. Max is dealing with the fact she killed Ari when she and the flock had to go through a heart stopping escape plan. There's tons of adventure, action, and thrills to keep the pages flipping. The flock continues to mutate and gain new powers much to the surprise of themselves and others around them. Even their dog can talk! The only problem I'm continuing to have is the theme of the environment's imminent destruction. I fully believe in global warming, especially as I just spent Christmas in North Texas wearing a swimsuit then the next day a snowsuit. The way the environment issues are being portrayed though come off a little pushy and unbelievable. I love Max's attitude and her irreverence towards adults while she showcases absolute love towards her family. Something about her reminds me of the way I was growing up and the way my own daughters seem to have inherited. It's definitely fun reading these books with them.
*synopsis and pic from amazon.com