Add to that the fact that this movie is neither a sequel nor a remake, that its not based on a comic book, a tv series, a computer game or toys, and its enough to lift i am number four heads and shoulders above its. As the story begins, he and his guardian or cepan, henri, learn of the death of number three and move to paradise, ohio, assuming new identities aka john smith. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. John is the next target for the mogadorians, who must kill the loric in the order of their numbers. 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. 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.
Number 4 is the number of stability, order and completion of justice. For what it is, i am number four is an entertaining little fantasy flick for teenagers and undemanding twentysomethings. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive number four begins. To finish what they started, theyll have to fight us first. Four, in an abandoned factory in baltimore with mogadorian traitor adamus, malcolm, sarah, sam, bernie kosar and the. If freys name sounds familiar, it is because his 2003 memoir a million little pieces became the center of controversy after oprah winfrey chose it for her famous book club in september 2005. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five.
There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. In pittacus lores the rise of nine, third in the new york times bestselling i am number four series, the stakes are higher than ever as john, six, and seven try. I am number four lorien legacies book 1 english edition ebook. It is revealed in the revenge of seven that setrakus ra was cast from lorien and also has aeternus. The mogadorian caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. Lorien legacies series suggested reading order here is what i would consider the ideal order to read the lorien legacies series, for both new readers and those looking to reread it. Number four, nine andor eight were originally thought to be pittacus lore due to them being able to. From the bestselling author of i am number four, united as one is the final, hugely.
It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. The revenge of seven is the fifth book in the lorien legacies book series. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie.
Seven did not appear in the book, but according to the note four found in. As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians. He is the protagonist and narrator of the first novel, i am number four, half of the power of six and the rise of nine, and onethird of the fall of five and the revenge of seven, john is number four in the sequence protecting the nine lorien children living and hiding on earth. I want to get his symbol tattooed but i want it to be accurate to the book not the movie. Before the game starts, nine transfers his legacy of antigravity to her as part of his plan.
What is the name of the suspicious conspiracy magazine. The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the. The emotion in this book makes you feel like youre part of the story.
It follows directly from the fall of five and alternates between. Also the fact that he never cared about henri enough to remember his name until. I am number four alex pettyfer timothy olyphant dianna agron 2011 one of nine living on earth, an alien alex pettyfer with extraordinary abilities poses as an ordinary teenager in. He is the protagonist and narrator of the first novel, i am number four, half of the power of six and the rise of. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Fortunately for number 4 hes finally old enough for his super powered legacies to start kicking in. I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. The body matter is numbered with arabic numerals beginning with the number 1 on the first page of the first. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. I am a huge fan of the lorien legacies books i am number four and the movie. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series.
Henri and john are about to leave florida to go to ohio. Urged on in part by fives story of a healing prism in his lost chest, the rest of. He is described as being a fit, very attractive young man with dark blonde hair. The dedication page is where the author honors an individual, or individuals, by declaring that the labor of the book is dedicated to and the name, or names, are filled.
Number seven, better known as marina, is one of the ten loric children who. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. I am number four follows the story of john smith, a 15year old alien from the planet lorien, and his guardian, henri, as they run from the mogadorians, another race of aliens that are hunting down john and the other eight teenage loriens, who all make up the garde, living on earth. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. He changes his name to john smith so no one will find out his who he really is chapter 3. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. 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. I am number four from any real complexity, the various elements seem to blend together quite well. In the opening scenes of the book number 4 learns that number 3 has fallen, and he is next. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. I will admit i found the first half of the book a little scattered. I am number four by pittacus lore, the power of six by pittacus lore, the rise of nine by pittacus lore, the fa. Although the film did gross over 142 million dollars, it fell well short of expectations.
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. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. The book is told from the perspective of number four, also known as john smith. In chapter 14 the prophet is told by the eternal to ask israels unrepentant elders to repent or else four sore judgments will come upon jerusalem. Outwardly normal teen john smith alex pettyfer never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, henri timothy olyphant, he is constantly moving from town to town the perpetual new kid in a series of strangely familiar schools. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. Michael bay, director of transformers and producer of i am number four, in cinemas february 24. At the end of the second book, four and nine go north in an attempt to find six and seven and ten and crayton. 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. Common sense and other associated names and logos are. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were.
Number four or john smith his name on earth is a loric, originally from the planet loriac. I am number four by pittacus lore penguin books australia. 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. 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.
Henri is his cepan, or guard, but john calls him his father. It seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one. This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction books. Author introduces characters and tell how the 3 were killed chapter 2. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Lore the fall of five by pittacus lore the revenge of seven by pittacus lore the fate of ten by pittacus lore. In the movie number four s symbol has 4 crescent moons, but on the book cover there are 5 crescent moons that make up his symbol. Plot 45 stars the rise of nine picks up not too long after the end of the power of six, only now were treated to three viewpoints. Later in the book that bears his name, ezekiel is told to proclaim to israel that an end is coming upon the four corners of the land ezekiel 7.
I am number four audiobook extract read by adam kaplan by penguin books uk published on 20111128t17. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of. For the most part i am number four is an easy read although the language at. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. I am number four hat es dank des films in mein regal geschafft.
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