THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT Maximum Ride, Book 1

Patterson presents a story that encourages young adults to consider the effects of genetic experimentation. Combining human and bird DNA creates a species of bird-kids--but will they survive the harassment of the genetically engineered wolfmen? Narrator Nancy Wu as Max, the de facto leader, takes her group on a mission to recover a bird-kid named Angel. Narrator Ed Sala adds a sinister tone to the behavior experiments on Angel and a straightforward reporting of her escape. Wu is true to the personality of a 14-year-old who is experiencing equal parts fear and confidence as leader Max meets her self-imposed responsibility for the safety of her group. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]