"Having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, Erasers are sure to follow. Even more troubling, though, is the voice that's begun whispering in Max's head. Is it really her destiny to save the world?"--P. [4] of cover.

"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but...

"There's a rift in the flock, and everyone is choosing sides! While Max and her team are Europe-bound, Fang and his crew head west. No matter which direction the flock heards in, though, there's trouble around every corner. Itex's "by-half plan" to reduce the world's population is already in motion, and they have no intention of letting anything--or anyone--stand in their way! Can these bird-kids of a feather survive if they don't flock together??"--Cover...

"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but...