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Having escaped the Erasers in New York City, the flock heads to Washington, D.C., to learn more about themselves. After they are offered sanctuary by an FBI agent, they try living normal lives. The coauthor is NaRae Lee. Graphic Novel #3
Quick Summary
Maximum Ride and her flock of genetically engineered bird-human hybrids escape the Erasers in New York City and travel to Washington, D.C., where an FBI agent offers them sanctuary and they attempt to live normal lives while learning more about their unique abilities in this third graphic novel volume. The story explores themes of friendship struggles among the group members, survival against genetically modified pursuers, and the desire to belong despite being different. If your kid likes the Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth the Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel series, they'll love this manga because it features young protagonists with special powers navigating a world that wants to control or eliminate them, paired with striking artwork by NaRae Lee that brings the action to life. This book is great for 5th-7th graders who enjoy fast-paced graphic novels and are looking for a quick read at just 6,507 words with an AR Level of 2.3.