Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: Great for reluctant age 11 and up readers...

If you can get your age 11 or older child to read "Maximum Ride...", they will not be disappointed. This is the only book by Mr. Patterson that I have read but I was struck by his ability to craft a fast moving, very exciting tale. Others critique the weak characterizations and dialogue but if you have a child who loves adventure stories with a strong dose of fantasy this is the book that may launch them into being more avid readers. What isn't clear at present is if Mr. Patterson can sustain the core of this tale over several books in a series. We will have to wait and see.