Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. 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 young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. 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. The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by the surprising pair of newcomer jobie. They look like ordinary teenagers but have extraordinary powers. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. 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. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. 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.
The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Multisim component reference guide national instruments. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. Alex pettyfer and teresa palmer in i am number four 2011 ariel winter at an event for i am number four 2011 alex. 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. In the beginning, nine aliens left their home planet lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorians. Why did you change your name to pittacus lore for the author.
But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. Yes, i would recommend this book to others because its so detailed and wellexplained. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away.
Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family. Multisim component reference guide january 2007 374485a01 componentref. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. Well, you might be a little dramatic too if you were on a run from aliens from the planet lorien who were trying to kill you. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. 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 fiction novels. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. Feb 18, 2011 mostly i am number four is a pokey, pretty, predictable romance in which the boy is a shy extraterrestrial with secret powers and a royal lineage your classic studyhall daydream.
Its a small town with a population around 1,500 people. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Mostly i am number four is a pokey, pretty, predictable romance in which the boy is a shy extraterrestrial with secret powers and a royal lineage your classic studyhall daydream. 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. 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. 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 lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
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. The power of six lorien legacies book 2 kindle edition by lore, pittacus. I am number four by pittacus lore overdrive rakuten. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. At the start of the book, sandor the main character is a student from an academy.
I am number four quotes by pittacus lore goodreads. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. 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. Mar 01, 2011 number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. 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 is the first book in the lorien legacies series.
Plans for an i am number four sequel have been shelved. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. 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. Screenwriter marti noxon believes a followon from the first instalment of the movie which starred glee actress dianna agron, alex pettyfer and timothy olyphanthave been put on hold for now. 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. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. 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. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. 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 was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever.
The first in a sixbook series pseudonymously written by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four. Another alien race, the mogadorians, wiped out the. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. 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, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of. This is a fantastic book and i recommend all the ones who like adventure books to check it out.
The lost files book 8 kindle edition by lore, pittacus. 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. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 9780061969553. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. 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. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages.
And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. 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. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. 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. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it.
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