They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Once hes covered all four corners he bolts across the yard an. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. 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. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian henri.
You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. 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. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. 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 lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010.
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 lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. Its a small town with a population around 1,500 people. The film doesnt do the book i am number 4 justice so if you have seen the film it is worth reading the book plus to can read on to see what happens next.
Most hardcore fans have already devoured it by now and are clamoring for the next. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. He patrols the yard, rushing along with his nose to the ground. Publishers weekly number four is a hero for this generation.
I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. 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. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. These teenagers are protected bya spell or charm that only allows them to be killed innumeric order. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Books the i am number four saga is nearly at an end. This is number four, aka john smith from the lorien legacies series by pitacus lore. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. Chapter four another new identity, another new school.
Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. Booklist the intense pace, biggerthanlife fight scenes, and good vs. Number four happened to be in high school when the events took place, so thats the setting for the book. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in. Most hardcore fans have already devoured it by now and are clamoring for the next, but its a long. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. Plans for an i am number four sequel have been shelved. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. The protagonist of the story is john smith, the last of its kind and endowed with extraordinary abilities. He has to hide from enemies, who destroyed his family home, and constantly move from one place to another. 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 deadwood. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run.
Oct 29, 2015 the higher power of literature has heard our collective dreams, and now we dont have to wait more than a year for the next book in pittacus lores i am number four series, officially called the. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. It has local stores, a school, and small neighborhoods. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Very interested in i am number four 2 and i think continuing the story line with the others they were looking for with the blue stone, but more 2016 action, good real action and cinematography, story line, cliff hanger, and production needs to be on point in order to keep us into this great movie. Screenwriter marti noxon believes a followon from the first instalment of the movie which starred glee actress dianna agron, alex pettyfer and timothy olyphanthave been put on hold for now. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten. I am number four is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their futureand live a normal life on earth. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. I am number four is a novel about a teenage fugitive whose secret identity challenges him to stay one step ahead of his enemies. Jun 17, 2011 i am number four by pittacus lore, 9780141047843, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages.
Jul 15, 2010 196 videos play all i am number four 2011 full movie cathryn mcclure i am number four seriespittacus loretrailerthe catalyst live with symphony linkin park duration. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. It is a great scifi series, with lots of action and violence. 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. All and all they both had there good and bad moments, so i will let you be the judge, which was better, i am number four movie or book. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock.
I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. Basic plotthis book is about nine aliens in human form, thathave special abilities. The official fan page for the i am number four series. See the exclusive cover of book six look closely for clues about whats next in.
I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well. High quality i am number four gifts and merchandise. The next book in pittacus lores i am number four series. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. Extraordinary teen john smith pettyfer is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. 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. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. The first three have been killed, andjohn is number 4.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine by pittacus lore due to covid19, orders may be delayed. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. See the complete lorien legacies series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. We find out that the loric teenagers are protected by a spell that ensures they will be killed in order as long as they are apart. I am number four fanfiction archive with over 208 stories. 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. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. And in the movie sams dad knows a lot about johns home planet, and about the 9, that is a really cool twist. I am number four the power of sixthe rise of nine lorien legacies written by pitacus lore.
I am number four by pittacus lore is a scifi thriller that depicts the consequences of alien contact and survival of the human species. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Jul 23, 2010 i am number four is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their futureand live a normal life on earth.
Aug 17, 2010 number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. I am number four topics for discussion pittacus lore this study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of i am number four. The next book in pittacus lores i am number four series is. I am the fourth 2 interesting project of the american film, thriller genre, which quickly got an army of fans. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. The penultimate book in the series, the fate of ten, came out at the beginning of september. Read online i am number four pdf by james frey for free. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie hughes, and formerly, greg boose, under the collective pseudonym pittacus lore. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Mar 01, 2011 number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks.
The screenplay, by alfred gough, miles millar, and marti noxon, is based on the novel of the same name, one of the lorien legacies young adult science. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Feb 18, 2011 mostly i am number four is a pokey, pretty, predictable romance in which the boy is a shy extraterrestrial with secret powers and a royal lineage your classic studyhall daydream. I am number four is the first book in a planned six book series, and it reads very visual, especially in the explosive action sequences, and no wonder this is being made into a movie. 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. Number four, also known as john smith, is one of the ten loric children who escapes from lorien when the mogadorians invade, and is one of the six remaining garde. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were first published which is aslo their chronological order. 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. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series.
The following quote was said by henri and it does a great job at portraying the theme. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Oct 01, 2015 the penultimate book in the series, the fate of ten, came out at the beginning of september. The opening novel in the series deals with the fourth of the loric children in exile, john smith and his protector henri. Pittacus lore is a loric elder from the planet lorien, which is three hundred million miles away. The higher power of literature has heard our collective dreams, and now we dont have to wait more than a year for the next book in pittacus lores i am number four series, officially called the. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever.
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