“The idea for Maximum Ride come from the earlier books of mine called When the Wind Blows and The Lake House, which also feature a character named Max who escapes from a quiet despicable school. Most of the similarities end there. Max and the other kids in Maximum Ride are not the same Max and kids featured in those two books. nor do Frannie and Kit play any part in Maximum Ride. I hope you enjoy the ride anyways. ”
“You're just here for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride.--Max's Voice”
“Once a bird kid, always a bird kid. - maximum ride series”
“My invite must have gotten lost in the mail," she said venomously. "But I don't mind crashing this party.-Maximum Ride talking to Max II”
“That's more than three questions, Max. And sometimes wheter someone is your friend or enemy is all in how you look at it. But if you must know, I consider myself your friend, a good friend who loves you very much. No one Loves you more than I do, Maximum. Now listen. I ask the questions here, not you. You're just here for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride.”
“It is my time. The time of maximum ride...”