As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten want to read currently reading. The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. All i can give you are theories, seeing how the second book isnt out yet nor will be for half a year, but i think that the letter was from six or one of the elders. An easter egg in the i am number four novel includes james. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. I dont know where you have to go or what you have to do, but ill wait for you, john.
May 20, 2018 this is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Hes been running his entire life just trying to stay alive and ahead of the creatures out to kill him. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. 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 is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in. Why did you change your name to pittacus lore for the author. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Aug 03, 2010 john is number four, and he knows hes next. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. 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. Mar 01, 2011 i recently saw the movie i am number four, and i have already read the book. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four.
Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books but we are real. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. First of all, john doesnt have fire restistence in the movie.
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 am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four by keith staskiewicz. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. This is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. I was hoping someone could help me get a hold of these books so i can read them and finally find out what happens to my boy john. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten kindle edition. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010 by pittacus lore author. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore.
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. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. Aug 23, 2011 i am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere.
I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 by pittacus lore. In the opening scenes of the book number 4 learns that number 3 has fallen, and he is next.
Dec 03, 2011 it seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one. I am number four read online free from your pc or mobile. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. 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. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. I wrote the book to tell the story of the loric race and. The mogadorian caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. And whats even scarier is that the author claims to. 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 hat es dank des films in mein regal geschafft. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four february 12th, 2016 by chris winkle. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. 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. Yes, i would recommend this book to others because its so detailed and wellexplained.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. It explains how it is best how it is best to keep hope and endure everything with a smile and a positive attitude. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. Before allying himself with the mogadorians, before infiltrating the garde, before committing the ultimate betrayal, five was in hiding just like the others. Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Best of all, i am number four is hitting the big screen on february 18th. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection.
The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies author s. They caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. Aug 31, 2011 but that was all before i read i am number four. Listen to i am number four audiobook by pittacus lore.
Number four is an alien and all around wonderful and unique character created by lore. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. 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. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. 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 telling the story of lorien, and the nine, and the war with the mogadorians so that you are aware of what is happening here, and so that you do not allow the same thing that happened to us. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Fortunately for number 4 hes finally old enough for his super powered legacies to start kicking in. It tells you how lorien looked like after the war and how awful four felt when he sees that his planet is a complete disaster and he can do nothing to change what has already happened.
The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. In this thrilling 144page companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, learn the fate of adamthe mogadorianturnedally of the garde who risked his life to save sam. The title of book 6 in the i am number four series issssdrumroll please. James frey a writer on youngadult novel i am number four. In this exciting seventyfivepage prequel companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, discover the true origins of the traitorous number five. 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. The most striking thing about this book, i felt, was that the author pittacus lore puts himself in it in a cameo role as the most gifted elder of the planet lorien. James frey, the author of a million little pieces and bright shiny morning, is working with another writer and anonymously shopping around a youngadult novel called i am number. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Initially published separately as digital originals. 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. Yes, i would change a part in the book because henri is an important character and i feel like hell still be needed in the future. And believe me, once you read this, youll be begging for the second. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st.
I am number four also check out book 2 the power of six i am number four is my book. The contract allows frey license to remove an author from a project at any. Harpercollins describes it as a stunning prequel novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. 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.
By pitticus lore thoughts i think this is a very good book becuase it keep you on your toes. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. 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. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. 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. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore.
The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. It is set on lorien before it was attacked by the mogadorians, and is told from the perspective of sandor nines cepan. They were pretty similar, but there were still some differences.
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