I'm a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I had to give him props, but how annoying of him to be a hero when I was trying so hard to… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Then, Holden, the little Fang gang kid, came out of nowhere with an apparent death wish. He raced directly toward the maniac… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“A Poem By Maximum Ride How does one describe freedom, How can one call themselves free, How does one sleep at night… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
At that moment I had no mind to change, or not change, or throw against the nearest wall. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Ari felt like, Hellooo, I have wings! I turn into a wolf! Blending is out is out of the question! — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You mean other than the wings? I once ate nine snicker bars in a row without barfing. It was a record. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Yeah, you're sitting in a tree because you're fine . That's easy to see. I can't believe this is Maximum Ride ,… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
If you're ever feeling a lack of middle-aged white men, just pop into the Capitol. Not so much the House of Representatives,… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“I choose you ," he said very softly, " Max ." Then his hard, rough hand tenderly cuppoed my chin, and suddenly… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
The idea for Maximum Ride come from the earlier books of mine called When the Wind Blows and The Lake House, which… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
They turned to Angel. "We will call you Little One," the leader said, obviously deciding to dispense with the whole confusing name… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Uh-huh," I said. "Because all you mad, evil scientists sit around whipping up batches of Pillsbury's finest during your coffee breaks. I… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“My eyes flickered when I heard the Voice inside my head. (You mean you don’t have one? You can get ‘em at… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
That's more than three questions, Max. And sometimes whether someone is your friend or enemy is all in how you look at… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I looked around. As flock leader, everyone was expecting me to make a decision. Jeb's presence here would bring uncertainty, chaos, probably… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max, you're the last of the hybrids who still has...a soul.' ... 'She doesn't have soul,' Gazzy scoffed. 'Have you ever seen… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
One of the interesting things about YA books - I don't know about Percy Jackson, but I do know about 'Twilight' and… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It was a little weird that they were friends. But then, maybe freaks just tended to find each other. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“The next forty-five minutes in that office was about as much fun as a day at Disney World—when it’s pouring rain. And all there… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
As we go through this transition where a lot more people will be reading on devices, nobody is paying enough attention to make sure… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max—you have a bigger mission than finding the flock's parents. Focus on helping the whole world, not just your friends. I held my wings… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You're lying through your fangs," Iggy accused. Fang tried to play innocent--but "innocent Fang" is an oxymoron, so it didn't work. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
There are reasons people seek escape in books, and one of those reasons is that the boundary of what can happen is beyond what… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I get up every morning and chop wood, and I pretty much do it seven days a week, and I like to do it.… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Witihin seconds the headhunter had lost control of his car and it squealed, sliding sideways right into several other cars. Cool!' said the Gasman. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“It was scary. More than Sara could possibly know. More than anybody ought to know, or ever would. History wasn't for the general public--it… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Did I want a dog? No. Did I need a dog? Also no. We were six kids running for our lives, not knowing where… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I'm a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
