I am number four is the first book in a planned six book series, and it reads very visual, especially in the explosive action sequences, and no wonder this is being made into a movie. 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. 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. The power of six lorien legacies book 2 kindle edition by lore, pittacus.
We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Sep 10, 2010 i am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. 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. Start off with six, marina, ella, and crayton, then switch to john and nine. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. The books follows the story of two lorics, from the planet of lorien. The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by the surprising pair of newcomer jobie. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6.
There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. In this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. All and all they both had there good and bad moments, so i will let you be the judge, which was better, i am number four movie or book. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. 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.
The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. The official fan page for the i am number four series. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo.
May 20, 2018 this is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. The film plugs into some genuine teen angst and identity confusion that might have dovetailed nicely with its scifi elements. It was the first dreamworks film to be released by disneys touchstone. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. Aug 17, 2010 number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore 9780062007995. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. He was an amazingly strong boy, and i loved the way he saw things and the way. 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. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages.
My thoughts about i am number four by pittacus lore lorien. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. Jul 23, 2018 regardless of the way you choose to start a book report, the four strategies outlined here can help you write an engaging essay. He was sent to earth as a child with eight others, collectively called the garde. I am number four breaks new ground in fantasyalienscifi fiction and while aimed at a young adult audience, all ages wil. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. 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 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 pittacus lore contents college st.
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. And whereas most of these young adult oriented film adaptations have failed to elicit much critical praise, i am number four may. 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. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. I am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. Superpowered fugitive alien finds high school romance.
The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. I see there will be more flip flopping in this book. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. National insurance your national insurance number, how much you pay, national insurance rates and classes, check your contributions record. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the power of six lorien legacies book 2. An intriguingly persuasive concept, relentless pace and welldrawn characters make this scifi thriller utterly gripping, and while the tension never lets up, fours.
In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. Steven spielberg contributed to the films characters, but did not take a credit on the film. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. 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. 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 which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Sep 28, 2010 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. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Feb 16, 2011 i am number four is mostly a missed opportunity. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global.
I adored all the characters in this book, number four especially. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Mar 01, 2011 number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. Starting your book report with a question is a good way to grab your readers interest because youre addressing them directly.
Henri helps to teach john about his past life on lorien and helps john train for his fight with the mogadorians. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Multiple plotlinessome of which, thanks to time travel, feature the same characters and even figures killed off in previous episodescome to simultaneous heads. And in the movie sams dad knows a lot about johns home planet, and about the 9, that is a really cool twist.
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