John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. 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. 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. Although the film did gross over 142 million dollars, it fell well short of expectations. Add to that the fact that this movie is neither a sequel nor a remake, that its not based on a comic book, a tv series, a computer game or toys, and its enough to lift i am number four heads and shoulders above its.
I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. 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. I am number four and the power of six were both rated number one by the new yorks times best seller list for a period of ten weeks. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. 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 is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. After reading i am number four, i can only say that pittacus lore is a great writer.
We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. 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. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. I am number four wouldnt be as good of a book without paradise, ohio. In addition to being the author of the book series, pittacus lore is also a character in the books as the loriens ruling elder. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 3 days to finish once started. Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. 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. Pittacus lores work has been positively received by the general public. Henri is his cepan, or guard, but john calls him his father. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were.
I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. There, john befriends conspiracy theorist sam goode and adopts a dog identified by its name tag as bernie kosar. Recently he was able to ask some questions of the mysterious pittacus lore. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. I experienced all sorts of emotions and feelings while reading this book and i must say that after finishing it i wanted to have a nice little chat with lore.
The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data lore, pittacus. The mogadorians have invaded earth and the garde are all that stand in the way, but theyll need an army of their own to win this fight. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. Number one was a 14yearold girl, was killed in malaysia, according to the back cover of the novel, i am number four. Paradise is a small town and is an ideal setting for a story like this.
I am number four is a breathless pageturner of a scifi novel that will have. A young man with extraordinary powers is next in line to be killed by a ruthless enemy. Pittacus lore is a pen name used by the authors james frey and jobie hughes as they write their series of books, the lorien legacy led by the popular i am number four. 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. I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. I am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. Paradise is a place you go is a beautiful place you go to relax and enjoy yourself. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. John has gone to paradise, a fairly old town, in order to hide a try to survive.
Michael bay, director of transformers i am number four is a breathless pageturner so, gearup scifi fans, the battle for earth is on and theres a new kid in town. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. 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. I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. For what it is, i am number four is an entertaining little fantasy flick for teenagers and undemanding twentysomethings. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. For information address harpercollins childrens books, a division of harpercollins publishers, 10 east 53rd street, new york, ny 10022. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection.
The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. I am number four is een sciencefictionroman voor jong adolescenten. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. Initially published separately as digital originals. 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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