When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. For i am number four, there are no directly related resources currently. His home planet has been destroyed and taken over, and an alien race not his wants him dead. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. It has local stores, a school, and small neighborhoods. Composition of book actual chase scenes or violence 50% planningpreparing, gather info, debate puzzle 30% feelings, relationships, character biodevelopment 20% fantasy or science fiction. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. Johns super powers are really spectacular and include the ability to go very fast, make fire and such things as shooting electricity from his hands. There are currently no resources available on i am number four beyond a book summary. The first novel is set in late 2010, when four and sam both born in 1995 are both 15, as mentioned above. This puts the death years of one and two in 2004 and. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series.
Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. The mogadorians, led by the commander kevin durand, know about the nine toddlers that came to earth and search for them. 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. This section of plot is known as the rising action. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope. 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. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. It follows number four in his struggle to blend in with the human species. After revelations that parts of the book had been fictionalized, oprah. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Extraordinary teen john smith pettyfer is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him.
In the opening scenes of the book number 4 learns that number 3 has fallen, and he is next. The nine gifted loriens can only be killed in numerical sequence, with three of them having already been slain. The novel is written by james frey and jobie hughes. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real.
Why did you change your name to pittacus lore for the author. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. The main setting is in paradise, ohio which i believe is a real town with less than 500 habitants but in the book says 5,234 which is considered small for four. It was the first place that he had started to make friends. The story begins in florida when john has his legacy.
Fortunately for number 4 hes finally old enough for his super powered legacies to start kicking in. Personally we think the theme of the book i am number four is about always having hope and never giving up in what you believe in. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. Its a small town with a population around 1,500 people. The action movie the mechanic is directed by simon west, the director of tomb raider and con air. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. I like the scene when the chimera, that is disguised as an ordinary beagle dog, transforms into a powerful protective monster creature to help them. I enjoyed the story because it is a fun, well written science fiction. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. 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. 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 is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well.
I am number four quotes showing of 85 when you have lost hope, you have lost everything. I am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Once people start to question what he really is, john and henry move to paradise, ohio. The book ends with the end of the battle, in which henri died. I predict that john smith will gain his legacies fast and be ready to fight when the mogadorians come to kill him. Dec 03, 2011 it seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one.
I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. I am number four quotes by pittacus lore goodreads. Most of the book takes place at johns house and at his school. 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. Initially published separately as digital originals. I am number four also check out book 2 the power of six i am number four is my book. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. It is narrated by number four, who is the main protagonist in the series. I am number four novel the lorien legacies wiki fandom.
Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. 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. 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 science fiction novel written by pittacus lore.
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. 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. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. I am number four 2010 is the first of seven novels in pittacus lores. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does.
With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. By pitticus lore thoughts i think this is a very good book becuase it keep you on your toes. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money. Lorien legacies series, 7 books collection set by pittacus lore, i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten, united as one pittacus lore. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global.
Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio, where john befriends conspiracy theorist sam goode callan mcauliffe, a dog he names bernie kosar, and amateur photographer sarah hart dianna agron, whose exboyfriend, school athlete mark james jake abel, is a bully who often torments sam and now john. 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 story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. The school and the woods are held for many of johns battles and fights. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Paradise ohio was even smaller than the last town, only 5,243 people.
I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of i am number four by pittacus lore. It is described as a generally small town where everything can go around quickly, like information. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. I am number four opens a decade after the lorien ship lands. As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. Plot summary i am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully.
Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Yes, i would recommend this book to others because its so detailed and wellexplained. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. 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. 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. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio, where john befriends. In the book the author says that john, who is an alien is the last of his kind.
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