As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. I am number four by pittacus lore is a action packed thriller book about an extraordinary kid john who is on the run from brutal enemies sent to destroy him from another planet. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. Names number nine gives the garde lorien legacies i am. 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 numbers four, six, nine, seven, etc are all aliens from the planet lorien. I am number four movie trailer 2 official hd youtube. I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. When johns planet is attacked, him and eight others are sent to earth to keep his race alive. 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. 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. Also, if that is true, while four lived their fathers parents.
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, 9780141047843, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its me, the creator of the beautiful creatures book website and again here to make another book project for ms. Michael bay, director of transformers and producer of i am number four, in cinemas february 24. Henri and john are about to leave florida to go to ohio. Book 1 is i am number 4 which is the same as the film, then in august the power of six will be out. One way the author does this is through the character mark. 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.
Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. I recently saw the movie i am number four, and i have already read the book. The protagonist, john smith i hate that name for some reason, is an alien. Moving to different town every couple of months make him the new kid in school. I am number four quotes by pittacus lore goodreads. 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 is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. I am number four opens in theaters february 18th, 2011. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. Get as many fans as possible on the page in attempt to get a sequel for i am number four.
I am number four by pittacus lore penguin books australia. John smith is not the real name of the teenager arriving to the small town paradise in ohio. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. In here will be everything i can talk about the i am number four book. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Author introduces characters and tell how the 3 were killed chapter 2. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Although the film did gross over 142 million dollars, it fell well short of expectations. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010, and spent seven.
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. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate. Four john smith, four, is teenage boy from a far away planet called lorien. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. I am number four the lorien legacies by pittacus lore mas good books, books to. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. John smith appears to be an ordinary teenager, but he is an alien on the run from merciless enemies hunting him and the eight others like him. John and sarah are joined by number six who has been looking for them.
Michael bay transformers, armageddon brings his highenergy style to producing the suspense thriller, with d. They were pretty similar, but there were still some differences. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. If you like sci fi and superheroes, this book is for you. I am number four is based on the new york times bestselling novel of the same name by pittacus lore. They are on earth because of the mogadorians who destroyed their planet. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. See the titles for every single book in the lorien legacies series, also. Never in johns short life has there been space for friendship, or even love. Names number nine gives the garde lorien legacies i am number four good books.
I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. Every day john lives in fear of being found and killed by the destroyers of his planet, the mogadorians. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and.
John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. Adventure authors guide books childrens novels clive cussler comic. The garde children have lived on earth for some years and are now teenagers. There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope. Written by james frey and jobie hughes under the pen name pittacus lore, the lorien legacies is a young adultscifi book series. Also known for the illfated movie adaptation i am number four, the lorien legacies.
It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. First of all, john doesnt have fire restistence in the movie. What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. 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. Also included is a sneak listen to the first chapter of the next book in the series.
I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. I ordered this book for 320 and the book has a tag of 299. Common sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of. Will his legacies, his defining super powers, develop in time for him to fight against. Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails. In fact, he does not have a name he is simply number four.
Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. The power of six isnt about number 6 though she and number 4 and sam may be in this book as they are trying to bring everyone together. I am number four topics for discussion pittacus lore this study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of i am number four. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. For the film based on this book, see i am number four film. Number four or john smith his name on earth is a loric, originally from the planet loriac. They leave out legacies for both number 4 and for number 6, and in the movie number 6 for some reason has a legacy that number 4 had in the book and he does not have it anymore in the movie. This book follows number 7 as she prepers to fight the mogadorians. Alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, kevin durand, callan mcauliffe. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. Is john number four, and is his appearance the sign ive been waiting for. I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom.
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 and the first book in. The power of sixpowerful namestris and tobiasbooks to readmy booksi am 4 lorien legaciesi am. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four. Read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and. Lorien legacies book 1 kindle edition by lore, pittacus. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. I am number four quotes showing of 86 when you have lost hope, you have lost everything. 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. All around great film action and a little romance i suggest reading the books first to. 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 film. When number four, bearing the name john smith, moves to paradise, oh. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food.
This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction books, written under the pseudonym pittacus lore. 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. 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. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. Somehow i manage to be all of them book tv, book series, somehow i book tvbook. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. We learn very early in i am number four that the mogadorians are on earth to find and kill each member of the garde the numbers. Sam goode and adopts a dog identified by its name tag as bernie kosar. 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 book report by fiona crook on prezi. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on.
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