The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. She is the daughter of john smith, number four and alien from the planet lorien, and the human photographer, sarah hart. I am number four is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their futureand live a normal life on earth. 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 didnt even have enough personality for to be a direct ripoff of a better book. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real.
Chapter four another new identity, another new school. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. His 2008 novel bright shiny morning was also a bestseller. 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. The nine are all on earth, but each has no idea the whereabouts of the other eight. I am number four 2011 bloopers outtakes gag reel synopsis. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. I am number four is an amalgamation of every conceivable snare for both the male and female teenage animal. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. I am telling the story of lorien, and the nine, and the war with the mogadorians so that you are aware of what is happening here, and so that you do not allow the same thing that happened to us. When she begins to receive legacies, magical gifts passed down by her father, she knows she will be hunted along with her father and the rest of the num.
Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Secret histories is the second collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. I enjoyed the story because it is a fun, well written science fiction. The story is about the conflict between two alien species at war with one another. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions. Initially published separately as digital originals. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category.
Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. 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. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. 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. 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. Large parts of the stories were later found to be exaggerated or fabricated, sparking a media controversy.
The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. The story centers on the conflict between two extraterrestrial species. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. I am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. One way the author does this is through the character mark. And whats even scarier is that the author claims to be a lorien and. With its interesting premises and a fastpace telling, the story will grab readers who. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut.
The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. I am telling the story of lorien, and the nine, and the war with the mogadorians so that you are aware of what is happening here, and so that you. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of i am number four by pittacus lore. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. The story is solid and for a first book in a series it does an outstanding job of. James frey born september 12, 1969 is an american writer and businessman. 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. And whats even scarier is that the author claims to be a lorien and even in interviews he claims to be one.
I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. With thematic and visual references to classic teenangst romances such as rebel without a cause and the contemporary paranormal younglove phenomenon the twilight saga, as well as a third act infusion of. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Jul 23, 20 the perfect companion book to the new york times bestselling i am number four series. With thematic and visual references to classic teenangst romances such as rebel without a cause and the contemporary paranormal younglove phenomenon the twilight saga, as well as a third act infusion of the michael baybrand action, i. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Initially published separately as digital originals, these three stories are now together in one print volume. 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 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five.
I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. I am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. The mogadorians are another race of aliens hunting john smith and other eight loric teenagers residing on planet earth. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien. John smith together with his protector named henri are running away from the mogadorians. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. The first novel of the series was released in 2010.
The death of number three, which john felt, prompts his and henris move to paradise, knowing he will be next. The mogadorians are out to find and kill the nine, in order, with john being number four. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. I am number four 2011 bloopers outtakes gag reel youtube. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. They caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. 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 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 was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways.
With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. His first two books, a million little pieces 2003 and my friend leonard 2005, were bestsellers marketed as memoirs. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. 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 breaks new ground in fantasyalienscifi fiction and while. Check out my new currentlyeditingbut completed story. I am number four from the story i am number four summery by iamnumberfour john smith with 76 reads. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. 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.
I am number four by pittacus lore and neil kaplan audiobook. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. Jul 26, 20 i am number four 2011 bloopers outtakes gag reel synopsis. Jun 05, 2011 is the book i am number four a true story. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. The perfect companion book to the new york times bestselling i am number four series. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. The i am number four lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. I am number four 2010 is the first of seven novels in pittacus lores young adult science fiction lorien legacies series.
Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Jul 16, 2010 an outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. In this book, pittacus lore gives the story of john smith, a young boy of 15 from the planet lorien. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Characters john smith number four john smith is the main character in the story.
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