Obviously how well do you know i am number 4 the book. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. 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 first in a sixbook series pseudonymously written by. Number four aka john smith johns cepan, keeper of loric chest, teaches john his abilities, like johns dad johns dog,hadley from lorien johns crush, photographer, exgirlfriend to mark, has feelings for john, former cheerleader exboyfriend of sarah, football player. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. The nine gifted loriens can only be killed in numerical sequence, with three of them having already been slain. I adored all the characters in this book, number four especially. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run.
I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Sep 10, 2010 i am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. The fate of ten is the sixth book in lorien legacies series. Outwardly normal teen john smith alex pettyfer never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, henri timothy olyphant, he is constantly moving from town to town the perpetual new kid in a series of strangely familiar schools. Dec 03, 2011 it seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. 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.
Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. In this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in. 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. Henri helps to teach john about his past life on lorien and helps john train for his fight with the mogadorians. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. The book tells the tale of an alien who comes to earth as a.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. This book follows number 7 as she prepers to fight the mogadorians. Caruso, the producing talent of michael bay, two hot young stars in alex pettyfer and glees own dianna agron, and an enigmatic, yet intriguing trailer campaign. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured.
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. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not found on earth. Jun 30, 2016 licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of varese ca. How to be productive at home from a remote work veteran. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. I am number four novel the lorien legacies wiki fandom. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. This summary of i am number four includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Fortunately for number 4 hes finally old enough for his super powered legacies to start kicking in.
I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. I am number four breaks new ground in fantasyalienscifi fiction and while aimed at a young adult audience, all ages wil. So, the book is called i am number four, and if youre already a clevvertv watcher then you likely know that a. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. What is the name of the suspicious conspiracy magazine. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians.
Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. The mogadorians, led by the commander kevin durand, know about the nine toddlers that came to earth and search for them. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive number four begins. Mar 10, 2011 book 1 is i am number 4 which is the same as the film, then in august the power of six will be out. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. Feb 18, 2011 i am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. It is narrated by number four, who is the main protagonist in the series.
I am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. 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. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Scifi thrillerteen romance isnt as good as the book. The official fan page for the i am number four series. 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, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. 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 following quote was said by henri and it does a great job at portraying the theme.
They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. For i am number four, there are no directly related resources currently. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. 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. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. 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. Extraordinary teen john smith pettyfer is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. Caruso, i am number four is a high school movie with a dollop of science fiction. It has huge gaping holes in its plot, and it made me role my eyes a lot. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. 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. It follows number four in his struggle to blend in. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. 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 lorien legacies series plugged in.
Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. 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. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. I am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. The truth is that john isnt human he is an alien from the planet lorien. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. 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. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. I am number four download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge.
However, i kept listening because despite all of that it was entertaining and kept me engaged. Print word pdf take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test. 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. In a perfect world, the convoluted mess called i am number four could have been great. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. In i am number four we are following the story about a young man named john smith. I am number four book book id number number the stars book book number. Click download or read online button to get i am number four book now. 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 know, his name is very normal but you will understand later why he is called that. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. Movie in a long time, so i might set things up differently for now, see how i like it, and stick to it in the future. There are currently no resources available on i am number four beyond a book summary.
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. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. Superpowered fugitive alien finds high school romance. 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 is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. I am number four i hate how much i enjoyed this book. Book 1 is i am number 4 which is the same as the film, then in august the power of six will be out. The novel is written by james frey and jobie hughes.
It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio, where john befriends. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Well, as i just mentioned on my twitter feed yeah, its still thereeven though i forget i saw the movie for i am number four today. The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by the surprising pair of newcomer jobie. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with. 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. One way the author does this is through the character mark. In the opening scenes of the book number 4 learns that number 3 has fallen, and he is next.
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