Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret.
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. Well, you might be a little dramatic too if you were on a run from aliens from the planet lorien who were trying to kill you. Aug 03, 2010 john is number four, and he knows hes next. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Chapter twentyfour for once, since we arrived in ohio, things seem to chapter twentyfive and then the weather warms. I lie in bed staring through the chapter twentyeight are you okay, mr. I am number four is the first book in a planned sixbook series, and it reads very visual, especially in the explosive action sequences, and no wonder this is being made into a movie. John was supposed to have an average name so he didnt stand out. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. I am just working on the second book but it is highly unlikely that i will finish it. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. 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.
Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. However, many people believe that the power of six should be a movie, so you never know. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. I am number four by pittacus lore at the best online ebook storage. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. One of the worst books ive read so far in 2011, second only after spells in. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. When she begins to receive legacies, magical gifts passed down by her father, she knows she will be hunted along with her father and the rest of the num. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 9781504638432. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. 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.
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 by pittacus lore is a novel that takes a look at the consequences of alien contact and survival of the human species. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. 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. Heavy footsteps are close behind him, getting closer every second.
Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. 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 overdrive rakuten. The second tome in the series is told by two of the loric teens, number four, john smith and number seven, who is hiding in spain but is searching for information about john after hearing of the battle at the first novel. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order.
Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. 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. Number four spent his early years on lorien, and was raised by his grandparents. The title of book 6 in the i am number four series issssdrumroll please. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. 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. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. 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. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Perfect for fans of the hunger games i am number four is the first book in pittacus lores lorien legacies series and is now a major disney.
Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. 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. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away.
He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. 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. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. The power of six film i am number four wiki fandom. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith.
Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it becomes apparent to the other kids that he is an alien. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. In this spectacular onehundredpage companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, learn how loric hacker lexa became the shadowy figure known as guard a sequel to i am number four. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in. 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 lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. I got this in e book format and loved every second of reading it. 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.
I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. I am number four 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She escaped on a second ship, and has disguised herself by ageshifting. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place.
Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Determined to get her revenge but knowing she cant take the mogs head on, lexa goes in search of a weapon that just might help her do some real damage. Download and read online for free i am number four by pittacus lore. I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. 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. She is the daughter of john smith, number four and alien from the planet lorien, and the human photographer, sarah hart. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us.
Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. 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. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. This was stayed specifically stated in the book, so im. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. The navigator, this novella picks up with lexa shortly after the mogadorians raided her hideout and murdered her friend. The i am number four lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. Brisk winds, bitter cold, and chapter twentysix nobody speaks. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie.