This aliensonearth scifi tale focuses as much on high school social life as it does on one good teen aliens fight for survival. 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 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 2010 is the first of seven novels in pittacus lores. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category.
I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. 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 number four lorien legacies book 1 kindle edition by lore, pittacus. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian.
Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. Author introduces characters and tell how the 3 were killed chapter 2. Yes, i would recommend this book to others because its so detailed and wellexplained. This category is for all characters and notable beings from the lorien legacies universe. 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 begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Number one is one of the nine garde who were chosen by the elders to escape lorien, survive the mogadorian invasion, and grow to take their place as one of the next generation of elders. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. Superpowered fugitive alien finds high school romance. 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. 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. 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. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the.
And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope. I am number four by pittacus lore overdrive rakuten. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. 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. Parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Readers have noted that the book has more action and romance and has a good story. Maybe because of the familiarity i have for the main series book this one just doesnt have the pzazz of the main series. He changes his name to john smith so no one will find out his who he really. 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. Henri and john are about to leave florida to go to ohio. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010.
I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well. The leader was looking for glory and it did not turn out so good. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010.
I am number four quotes showing of 86 when you have lost hope, you have lost everything. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 9780061969553. Read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free. They start their travels in america, but when one starts to draw attention to them, they quickly flee to malaysia, where they are ultimately tracked and killed. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1.
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. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. The lorien legacies audiobooks listen to the full series.
Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. I am a huge fan of this series and i hope you will be too. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. 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.
Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. To cap ews run of three strangely, not four exclusives for the upcoming ya novel i am number four, we present to you an early glimpse at the books first nine again, not four pages. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. 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. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four lorien legacies book 1. 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 quotes by pittacus lore goodreads. Lorien legacies, book 1 publishers summary john smith is not your average teenager. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever.
They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food. Part 1 of i am number four covers the first 2 chapters of the book. See the complete lorien legacies series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of i am number four 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. A movie was made on this book and i enjoyed it but i. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. 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. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not.
The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. On the high school front theres some bullying, a fistfight, some drinking, and a house fire started by teen drinkers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. The chapter i liked best were the mogs sent in to chicago. Why did you change your name to pittacus lore for the author.