The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. 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. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. 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. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before.
Henris death in the book is different from his death in the movie. Check out my new currentlyeditingbut completed story. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Initially published separately as digital originals. The mogadorian caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. Near the closing of the book, henri reveals that it wasnt a coincidence that the two ended up in paradise, ohio and the answers were revealed in a letter. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were.
The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. 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. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. I am hoping more than anything that the power of six will be made into a. 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.
Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011.
Hes a garde from a planet called lorien, a planet that was destroyed by a wicked alien race called the. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in. Aug 23, 2011 i am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. Judging by the special effects alone, i am number four is a successful, actionpacked scifi adventure. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. And believe me, once you read this, youll be begging for the second.
I dont know where you have to go or what you have to do, but ill wait for you, john. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. 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. Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Read online i am number four pdf by james frey for free. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. They caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock.
In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Paradise is a small town and is an ideal setting for a story like this. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st.
The death of number three, which john felt, prompts his and henris move to paradise, knowing he will be next. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Unfortunately, the book ends before john can read the letter so the readers do not know the real reason why john ended up in paradise, ohio. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians. I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6.
The fall of five lorien legacies book 4 english edition. Best of all, i am number four is hitting the big screen on february 18th. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. One way the author does this is through the character mark. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. The first three have already been eliminated and thus number four is next to go. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. Pittacus lore is a pen name under two authors who cowrote the book.
The author is using a pseudonym and a fictional persona to help promote his book. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. He patrols the yard, rushing along with his nose to the ground. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. I am number four is a movie adapted from a book series that unfortunately was lumped in as another twilight attempt. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. For what it is, i am number four is an entertaining little fantasy flick for teenagers and undemanding twentysomethings.
Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five. 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. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. 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. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. 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. The rise of nine lorien legacies book 3 english edition. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and pollution are all part of loriens history.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine. They are saved by the arrival of number six and johns dog bernie kosar, who reveals his true form as a good chimera, which can shapeshift sent by johns parents to protect him further. Pittacus lore is a loric elder from the planet lorien, which is three hundred million miles away. A version of henri appeared in the 2011 film adaptation of i am number four, portrayed by timothy olyphant. Paradise is a place you go is a beautiful place you go to relax and enjoy yourself. Publishers weekly jul 19, 2010 in this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in ohio with his father, attending high school, and falling for a local girl. Sarah in i am number four is in love with an alien.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of. Number twos host sam goode in the lorien legacies under books section. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. 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. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner. Once hes covered all four corners he bolts across the yard an. The fall of five lorien legacies book 4 pittacus lore. 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. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. I am number four follows the titular character number four after the death of another of his kind, number three.
I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. John has gone to paradise, a fairly old town, in order to hide a try to survive. 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. The opening novel in the series deals with the fourth of the loric children in exile, john smith and his protector henri. 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. 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. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. Henri helps to teach john about his past life on lorien and helps john train for his fight with the mogadorians.
The fight sequences are choreographed fairly thrillingly, the pacing skillful enough to create a few memorable jumpoutofyourseat sequences in this twilightmeetsterminator production. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. 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. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. The official fan page for the i am number four series. Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family.
I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. L87855iae 2010 209395 ficdc22 cip ac typography by ray shappell. The nine are all on earth, but each has no idea the whereabouts of the other eight. I am number four is in the fiction section, and what word goes with fiction. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list.
We find out that the loric teenagers are protected by a spell that ensures they will be killed in order as long as they are apart. John, bernie kosar and number six who can make herself invisible and block energybased attacks fight the mogadorians. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. It explains how it is best how it is best to keep hope and endure everything with a smile and a positive attitude. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun.
Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. I am number four lorien legacies book 1 english edition ebook. The mogadorians are out to find and kill the nine, in order, with john being number four. Neil kaplan audio book 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. I am number four wouldnt be as good of a book without paradise, ohio. The power of six the rise of nine the fall of five the revenge of seven the fate of ten united as one. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series.