See the complete lorien legacies series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This category is for all characters and notable beings from the lorien legacies universe. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. 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. I am number four starts as a guy and a kid remainder in a remote african hut. This aliensonearth scifi tale focuses as much on high school social life as it does on one good teen aliens fight for survival. 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. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Readers have noted that the book has more action and romance and has a good story. The mogadorians are out to find and kill the nine, in order, with john being number four. Dont judge a book by its cover is a great moral that the author wants you to take way from this story. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important.
Pittacus lore is a loric elder from the planet lorien, which is three hundred million miles away. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. It has huge gaping holes in its plot, and it made me role my eyes a lot. Caruso, i am number four is a high school movie with a dollop of science fiction. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money. Number four happened to be in high school when the events took place, so thats the setting for the book.
Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. 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. 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. It explains how it is best how it is best to keep hope and endure everything with a smile and a positive attitude. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien.
The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner. The death of number three, which john felt, prompts his and henris move to paradise, knowing he will be next. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. 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 pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. I am number four is a fast paced fiction book that is very interesting and. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them.
One way the author does this is through the character mark. The following quote was said by henri and it does a great job at portraying the theme. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. 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. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. I am number four by pittacus lore penguin books australia.
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. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. I am number four appeared on the new york times bestseller list for 26 weeks, and dreamworks released a film adaptation in 2011, starring alex pettyfer as john and timothy olyphant as henri. May 27, 2018 parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever.
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. This summary of i am number four includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio, where john befriends conspiracy theorist sam goode callan mcauliffe, a dog he names bernie kosar, and amateur photographer sarah hart dianna agron, whose exboyfriend, school athlete mark james jake abel, is a bully who often torments sam and now john. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. Michael bay, director of transformers and producer of i am number four, in cinemas february 24. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. The official fan page for the i am number four series. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011.
Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. In his dying breath, the man informs the boy to run. 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. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. See more ideas about i am number four, i am number and lorien legacies. Book 7 united as one hardcover with exclusive illustrated guide to the gardes most powerful legacies.
I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. The nine are all on earth, but each has no idea the whereabouts of the other eight. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. 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. John smith has just arrived in paradise, ohio, just another stop in a string of small towns where the 15yearold has. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies kindle edition by lore, pittacus. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe if you want another exciting scifi tale of aliens hidden in plain sight on earth, check out these young adult titles. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. Buy a cheap copy of i am number four book by pittacus lore. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. I am number four book by pittacus lore thriftbooks.
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. However, i kept listening because despite all of that it was entertaining and kept me engaged. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. 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 nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien.
The novel begins as number three is murdered by a mogadorian assassin. When 100 juvenile delinquents are sent on a mission to recolonize earth. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of due to covid19, orders may be delayed. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. Jul 16, 2010 number four happened to be in high school when the events took place, so thats the setting for the book. I am just starting on the power of six, the sequel, and it is great so far. Book 5 the revenge of seven hardcover with exclusive loric map of earth inside. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. I dont know where you have to go or what you have to do, but ill wait for you, john. This is the first of a slated multi book series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit. They kill the man with a long sword constructed from a radiating white metal not discovered on earth. 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.
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 i hate how much i enjoyed this book. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. The novel follows number four as he fights to survive being the next target on the list.
They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. 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 johnnumber four, sam termed as number six and bernie kosar, marina on her part was just hiding at a place called santa. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four collection. 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. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well.
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