It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The opening novel in the series deals with the fourth of the loric children in exile, john smith and his protector henri. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. What happened in i am number four by pittacus lore recaptains. This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. 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.
When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. Nov 22, 2017 finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. Aug 23, 2011 the power of six is the second book of lorien legacies series. To give us girls a little added fun, there is also a sweet love story story line and. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. Extraordinary teen john smith pettyfer is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him.
Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio, where john befriends. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novel series by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey etc.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 fiction novels. Initially published separately as digital originals, these three stories are now together in one print volume. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. 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 by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. I am number four is the first book in a series of six expected books. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian.
I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom. 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. The power of six is the second book of lorien legacies series. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Aug 23, 2011 i am number four movie tiein edition paperback aug 23 2011 by pittacus lore author 4. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Its a small town with a population around 1,500 people. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. I feel like the concept of the novel was born before the characters and logic wasnt worked out around it. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. 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. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list.
The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. 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. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. 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. 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. Apr 09, 2011 i am number four follows the story of john smith, a 15year old alien from the planet lorien, and his guardian, henri, as they run from the mogadorians, another race of aliens that are hunting down john and the other eight teenage loriens, who all make up the garde, living on earth.
Outwardly normal teen john smith alex pettyfer never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, henri timothy olyphant, he is constantly moving from town to town the perpetual new kid in a series of strangely familiar schools. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. The nine gifted loriens can only be killed in numerical sequence, with three of them having already been slain. There are elements of love, suspense, action, violence, and faith in this book.
I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. With its interesting premises and a fastpace telling, the story will grab readers who. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. 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.
Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. Pittacus lore is telling the story of his struggles to find the children and unite the remaining six to battle the mogadorian enemy. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. Im going to give a breakdown of some of the flaws with the story.
Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. The perfect companion book to the new york times bestselling i am number four series 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. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth.
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. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. 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. The sagaftra foundations daytime emmy nominated, storyline online, features celebrated actors including viola davis, kristen bell, chris pine, lily tomlin, wanda sykes, kevin costner, james earl jones, betty white and more reading childrens books to inspire a love.
The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the childrens chapter of the new york times bestseller list. So that said, i am number four is johns struggle to survive. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. The mogadorians, led by the commander kevin durand, know about the nine toddlers that came to earth and search for them. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. Lorien legacies series, 7 books collection set by pittacus lore, i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten, united as one pittacus lore. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. A full plot summary of what happened in i am number four by pittacus.
It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. 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 is the first book in the lorien legacies series. The garde didnt start this war, but theyll do whatever it takes to end it once and for all. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive number four begins. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the. Initially published separately as digital originals. The lost files books, i am number four collections by pittacus lore kindle edition by listseries. As the story begins, he and his guardian or cepan, henri, learn of the death of number three and move to paradise, ohio, assuming new identities aka john smith. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us.
The story alternates between number four, number six, and sams search for the other members of the remaining loric garde and number sevens life at an orphanage in spain. I am number four follows the story of john smith, a 15year old alien from the planet lorien, and his guardian, henri, as they run from the mogadorians, another race of aliens that are hunting down john and the other eight teenage loriens, who all make up the garde, living on earth. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. The novel also introduces ella, a young garde girl who escaped.
Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. In 2011, dreamworks released a film adaptation with.
I am number four by pittacus lore a pseudonym for authors jobie hughes and james. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. The sagaftra foundations daytime emmy nominated, storyline online, features celebrated actors including viola davis, kristen bell, chris pine, lily tomlin, wanda sykes, kevin costner, james earl jones, betty white and more reading childrens books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is.
I am number four is about john smith, a teenage boy who is actually an alien from another planet. I am number four follows the titular character number four as he leaves. Secret histories is the second collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Plot summary i am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. 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. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians.
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