Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. Jun 27, 2009 james frey, the author of a million little pieces and bright shiny morning, is working with another writer and anonymously shopping around a youngadult novel called i am number. Moving to different town every couple of months make him the new kid in school.
Number three, also known as hannu, was chosen by lorien to become one of the next generations of. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. 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 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.
We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. 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.
Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. See the exclusive cover of book six look closely for clues about whats next in the epic battle to save the world from the mogs. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. The rise of nine, the 3rd book of the lorien legacies, was released on. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. Silverman has also worked as an editor and publisher. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the. Books lorien legacies by pittacus lore book cover, description, publication history. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
Henri helps to teach john about his past life on lorien and helps john train for his fight with the mogadorians. Posted by 6 days ago sendaccidentally order spqr by mary beard in spanish. The first three novels in the bestselling lorien legacies series that began with i am number four are included in this collection. I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom. 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. Books the i am number four saga is nearly at an end.
John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Do you know acdc a hard spongebob quiz can you fill the missing lyrics harry potter very hard quiz. Among his publications is i am third, cowritten with gale sayers, which was adapted for the 1971 television film, brians song. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Number three, also known as hannu, was chosen by lorien to become one of the next generations of elders and escaped lorien with the other chosen children, and their cepan, when the mogadorians initiated their attack. 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. Editions of i am number four by pittacus lore goodreads. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old.
Known also as a community leader and great friend to all, sayerss credo is, the lord is first, my friends are second, and i am third. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. I am number four by pittacus lore is a action packed thriller book about an extraordinary kid john who is on the run from brutal enemies sent to destroy him from another planet. This book becomes a continuation of the other one,i am number four, it is a recitation from john smith,who was number four, and marina,who was number seven, that as they were running that is johnnumber four, sam termed as number six and bernie kosar, marina on her part was just hiding at a place called santa. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Readers have noted that the book has more action and romance and has a good story. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. James frey, the author of a million little pieces and bright shiny morning, is working with another writer and anonymously shopping around a youngadult novel called i am number.
The mogadorians who destroyed the planet lorien continue to hunt for the garde, the small group of loric survivors who have taken refuge on earth. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the childrens chapter of the new york times bestseller list. The cepan is the one who is supposed to watch over john and guide him. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine lorien legacies kindle edition by lore. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. 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.
Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. 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. From 1951 to 1963, he was editor of sport magazine and from 1972 to 1988, he was ceo and chairman of book of the month club. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series.
Lorien legacies by pitticus lore 3 books collection set i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine by lore pittacus 20160727 by lore pittacus jan 1, 1888 5. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. James frey a writer on youngadult novel i am number four. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. It is also the story of his friendship with brian piccolo. Common core state standards ccss 4 geometry topics 14 implementing think math. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. The protagonist of the story is john smith, the last of its kind and endowed with extraordinary abilities.
The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. 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. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Number 4 is the number of stability, order and completion of justice. I am number four by pittacus lore overdrive rakuten. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. 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 six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four.
Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Henri is johns cepan which is basically like johns guardian. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. He has to hide from enemies, who destroyed his family home, and constantly move from one place to another. During a dangerous mission at a mog base in west virginia, john found and rescued the brutish nine. Its a small town with a population around 1,500 people. I am the fourth 2 interesting project of the american film, thriller genre, which quickly got an army of fans. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novel series by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey etc.
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. I am third is the memoir of gale sayers, one of the best running backs in the history of the ncaa and pro football. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. How well do you know i am number four how much do you know about big time rush. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi.
He lived in kenya, near nairobi, with his cepan when he is discovered and ultimately killed. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. 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.
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