No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner. I am number four is a breathless pageturner of a scifi novel that will have readers rooting for the teen alien who must unleash his fire power to save himself, his human friends, and the planet. I really enjoyed reading this 2 years ago and read the power of six and the rise of nine and cant wait until the fall of five. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. The first three novels in the bestselling lorien legacies series that began with i am number four are included in this collection.
Glees dianna agron plays number four s love interest. It introduces readers to the loric, a nearly extinct race of extraterrestrials, due to a deadly battle with their enemiesthe mogadorians, with the few survivors being nine teenagers and their corresponding guardians, cepans. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global.
Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the. Part 1 of i am number four covers the first 2 chapters of the book. The power of six lorien legacies book 2 pittacus lore 4. This epic story is perfect for fans of actionpacked science fiction like the 5th wave series by rick yancey, the maze runner series by james dashner, and orson scott cards enders game.
The death of number three, which john felt, prompts his and henris move to paradise, knowing he will be next. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 27, 2012 i am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. This is the first of a slated multibook series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit light on strong character development. Important quotes when you have lost hope, you have lost everything. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. The lorien legacies book series by pittacus lore includes books i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, and several more. The mogadorians are out to find and kill the nine, in order, with john being number four. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. However, i kept listening because despite all of that it was entertaining and kept me engaged. I am number four lorien legacies book 1 kindle edition by lore, pittacus.
Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. The power of six the rise of nine the fall of five the revenge of seven the fate of ten united as one. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. Apr 08, 2018 part 1 of i am number four covers the first 2 chapters of the book. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. I am a huge fan of this series and i hope you will be too. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1.
It has cinematic shots of three beautiful people staring intently out at me, a big shiny blue light, a huge explosion, and a woman with sunglasses nonnonchalantly walking away from the explosion. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. Despite not having time to watch the film yet, i would say the book might be as good as the film or perhaps even better. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five.
The official fan page for the i am number four series. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. A movie was made on this book and i enjoyed it but i guess most did not. It explains how it is best how it is best to keep hope and endure everything with a smile and a positive attitude.
Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before.
May 27, 2018 parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey and jobie hughes and the first book in the lorien legacies series. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge.
I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. Pittacus lore is a loric elder from the planet lorien, which is three hundred million miles away. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. This aliensonearth scifi tale focuses as much on high school social life as it does on one good teen aliens fight for survival. This summary of i am number four includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. There is plenty of great action, but the dialogue is average, as is the character development. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten by pittacus lore 4.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Number four is an alien and all around wonderful and unique character created by lore. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. The nine are all on earth, but each has no idea the whereabouts of the other eight.
Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four lorien legacies book 1. Parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. When number four, bearing the name john smith, moves to paradise, oh, he runs afoul of the school bully, falls for the most beautiful girl in town, and befriends the local alien conspiracy nerd in short order. We left chapter two i stand in the middle of the drive and stare chapter three we pull off for food and gas and new phones. I am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young. The perfect companion book to the new york times bestselling i am number four series. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection.
The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. He began to work with the family, making many visits to his garde. This book becomes a continuation of the other one,i am number four, it is a recitation from john smith,who was number four, and marina,who was number seven, that as they were running that is john number four, sam termed as number six and bernie kosar, marina on her part was just hiding at a place called santa. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. One way the author does this is through the character mark. Apr 16, 2019 i am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the lorien legacies series and starred alex pettyfer, teresa palmer and timothy olyphant. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals.
Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. See the complete lorien legacies series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Publishers weekly jul 19, 2010 in this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in ohio with his father, attending high school, and falling for a local girl. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Initially published separately as digital originals.
And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and. I dont know where you have to go or what you have to do, but ill wait for you, john. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. He was assigned to number four at an unusually young age and was ordered to protect him as part of pittacus evacuation protocol. Determined to keep their species alive, the nine have arrived on earth, where they scatter, living in secret among human beings and protected by a charm. In this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in ohio with his father, attending high school, and falling for a local girl. A movie was made on this book and i enjoyed it but i. I am number four by pittacus lore is a novel that takes a look at the consequences of alien contact and survival of the human species. Rebel allies is the fourth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money.
I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book. It has huge gaping holes in its plot, and it made me role my eyes a lot. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. I am number four i hate how much i enjoyed this book. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian.