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 begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. I am number four by pittacus lore overdrive rakuten. Number four, also known as john smith, is one of the ten loric children who. I am number four is the first book in a planned sixbook series, and it reads very visual, especially in the explosive action sequences, and no wonder this is being made into a movie. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d.
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. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. Mar 01, 2011 i recently saw the movie i am number four, and i have already read the book. 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 by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. 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 by pittacus lore is a novel that takes a look at the consequences of alien contact and survival of the human species.
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. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. In the opening scenes of the book number 4 learns that number 3 has fallen, and he is next. The lost files book 5 kindle edition by pittacus lore. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. The lost files book 8 kindle edition by pittacus lore. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books.
We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book follows number 7 as she prepers to fight the mogadorians. Initially published separately as digital originals. Brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Later, john receives a dream telling him to go to new mexico. I am number four i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. 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.
John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. 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 what are some good books similiar to i. The garde didnt start this war, but theyll do whatever it takes to end it once and for all.
Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. This is the first of a slated multi book series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. Dec 03, 2011 it seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one. I recently saw the movie i am number four, and i have already read the book. The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. I am number four hat es dank des films in mein regal geschafft. In the last few weeks of production, scenes were filmed at the 200yearold st. The second book is called the power of six and comes out this august, i believe.
Although the film did gross over 142 million dollars, it fell well short of expectations. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. I am number four 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Why has the movie i am number four not had a sequel. What are some good books similiar to i am number four brandon dec 11. 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. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Before allying himself with the mogadorians, before infiltrating the garde, before committing the ultimate betrayal, five was in hiding just like the others. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians.
Great supplemental information for school essays and projects. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6.
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. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. The prisoner in cell 25 by richard paul evans is the closest book related to lorien legacies. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. 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. 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 is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Why did you change your name to pittacus lore for the author. First of all, john doesnt have fire restistence in the movie. It seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies kindle edition by lore, pittacus. 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 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. They were pretty similar, but there were still some differences. Do you love to read works of a writer who likes using slang. 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 science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in.
Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. In this case, i am number four contains a heavy amount of violence. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. 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.
Yes, i would change a part in the book because henri is an important character and i feel like hell still be needed in the future. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. Yes, i would recommend this book to others because its so detailed and wellexplained. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. And thats a damn shame because the rest of the series is far superior and so fantastic that lots of people who probably would enjoy reading it probably dropped it after reading i am number four. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were first published which is aslo their chronological order. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. The screenplay, by alfred gough, miles millar, and marti noxon, is based on the novel of the same name, one of. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio.
In the beginning, nine aliens left their home planet lorien when it fell under. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion. I know the movie bombed at the box office and this book isnt particularly a hit with readers either. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. They try to live unnoticed, constantly moving, adopting new identities. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by pittacus lore isbn. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail.
In this exciting seventyfivepage prequel companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, discover the true origins of the traitorous number five. Book 1 is i am number 4 which is the same as the film, then in august the power of six will be out. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The lost files book 14 kindle edition by lore, pittacus. Study questions, project ideas and discussion topics based on important themes running throughout i am number four by pittacus lore. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. He proposes to nine that they go to new mexico to meet up with the other garde. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. I am number four what are some good books similiar to i am. Mar 10, 2011 the first book in the series is called i am number four, by pittacus lore.
What are some good books similiar to i am number four. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and. 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. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Number four is a hero for this generation michael bay. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. 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.
93 483 158 1061 690 1525 1053 240 1523 284 406 633 716 173 1052 767 943 872 1410 491 192 935 418 760 1320 1367 372 1285 1063 1250 871 978 775 185 24 205 576 10 836 267 155 473 1105 736 317 934