MAXIMUM

Maximum is the main character in the series, Maximum Ride. She is the flock leader; the flock is the group of avian kids that are like her. She looks over everyone, such as a mother. However, she is only 14 throughout the whole series. Her instincts and responsibility personifies her as much older. She spends half of her life searching for answers, and the other half fighting for her life.

Maximum is defiant. She doesn't take orders from anyone. She has always been in charge and doesn't plan to let anyone else take over. Max will do anything to keep that from happening. She is the strongest character. Throughout the book she barely shows any emotion, unless it is in thought. How could she show emotion when she has to be strong for the rest of the flock. Max has extreme instincts. She can sense trouble from any direction. Her instincts have kept the flock alive in many situations. Max is unlike any 14 year old girl. She does not choose to be grown up and responsible, but is forced to be because of the extreme amounts  of danger she faces. If it were up to her she would be somewhere warm, on the beach, and eating unlimited amounts of chocolate chip cookies.