The story of i am number four is about a group of nine alien teenagers on a planet called lorien, which is attacked by a hostile race from another planet. Newcomers as well as fans of the original series will devour this fastpaced, actionpacked scifi adventure thats perfect for fans of marvels xmen, alexandra brackens. 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 by pittacus lore is a novel that takes a look at the consequences of alien contact and survival of the human species. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is.
See the exclusive cover of book six look closely for clues about whats next in the epic battle to save the world from the mogs. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. Book recommendations for people who like i am number four by pittacus lore. Caruso, i am number four is a high school movie with a dollop of science fiction. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. 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. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010.
Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. 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. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian henri. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. The film doesnt do the book i am number 4 justice so if you have seen the film it is worth reading the book plus to can read on to see what happens next.
The book is told from the perspective of number four, also known as john smith. Yea books are much better more detail better story and more to the story as there are almost 10 books i believe. 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 pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were first published which is aslo their chronological order. Why has the movie i am number four not had a sequel. Oct 01, 2015 the penultimate book in the series, the fate of ten, came out at the beginning of september. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. One way the author does this is through the character mark. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. I am number four is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their futureand live a normal life on earth. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. He originally adopts the loric bloodlust attitudes of his father and the rest of his kind. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series.
The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. I am number four lorien legacies book 1 pittacus lore. I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians. Books the i am number four saga is nearly at an end.
I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri 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. Readers have noted that the book has more action and romance and has a good story. 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.
I am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Books 16 i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten. James frey a writer on youngadult novel i am number four. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Lorien legacies series 7 books collection set by pittacus. The next book in pittacus lores i am number four series is. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board.
I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. The john is the next target for the mogadorians, who must kill the loric in the. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection.
I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine by pittacus lore due to covid19, orders may be delayed. So, gearup scifi fans, the battle for earth is on and theres a new kid in town. The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. The rise of nine is the third book in the lorien legacies book series. It comes directly after the power of six and tells the point of view from john, heading north from west virginia after the capture of sam, and six and marina heading to india after meeting up in spain to find number eight. I want to know what happened next, will they find the others, will the young mans father be found, do they have more powers.
They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Book recommendations for people who like i am number four book 4 by pittacus lore. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. 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 first novel of the series was released in 2010. Chapter four another new identity, another new school.
Apr 16, 2019 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 deadwood. Once hes covered all four corners he bolts across the yard an. I watched i am number four again nd again its too ausome i m waiting for part2. 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. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith.
With success of twilight movie 2008, an adaptation of the young adult novel with same title, every studio was looking for the next big thing. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Its the next battle in the war, the first two have been fought. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. I am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the lorien legacies series and starred alex pettyfer, teresa palmer and. He and his cepan, henri, move from place to place, changing their identities to keep hidden. He patrols the yard, rushing along with his nose to the ground.
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 deadwood. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. Extraordinary teen john smith pettyfer is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in. I advise you to read them there are my answers toyou. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books.
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 is a movie adapted from a book series that unfortunately was lumped in as another twilight attempt. Henri helps to teach john about his past life on lorien and helps john train for his fight with the mogadorians. 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. Bernie kosar transformed into a dragon type dreature but without wings. Read online i am number four pdf by james frey for free. In pittacus lores the rise of nine, third in the new york times. Adamus sutekh, more commonly known as adam, is a trueborn mogadorian and son of general andrakkus sutekh. Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family. This is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. Most hardcore fans have already devoured it by now and are clamoring for the next, but its a long. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. Order of pittacus lore books 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.
The fate of ten lorien legacies book 6 pittacus lore. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. In addition to being the author of the book series, pittacus lore is also a character in the books as the loriens ruling elder. I have read all of the books it is a tearful series and jaw dropping and funny. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. 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. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. Also known as i am number four seriesspin off series. However, after witnessing the death of number one and hilde and being attached to a machine where he lives in ones memories for three years, his attitude towards the mogadorian.
Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the. Jul 16, 2010 number four happened to be in high school when the events took place, so thats the setting for the book. I am number four series next book lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie hughes, and formerly, greg boose, under the collective pseudonym pittacus lore. Oct 29, 2015 the higher power of literature has heard our collective dreams, and now we dont have to wait more than a year for the next book in pittacus lores i am number four series, officially called the. See the exclusive cover of book six look closely for clues about whats next in. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
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