I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. 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 pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. John smith number four john smith is the main character in the story. 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. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore.
There are currently no resources available on i am number four beyond a book summary. Best of all, i am number four is hitting the big screen on february 18th. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. 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. 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.
Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. In a perfect world, the convoluted mess called i am number four could have been great. Judging by the special effects alone, i am number four is a successful, actionpacked scifi adventure. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not.
I am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. The fight sequences are choreographed fairly thrillingly, the pacing skillful enough to create a few memorable jumpoutofyourseat sequences in this twilightmeetsterminator production. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not found on earth. 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 by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. Thats when four changed his name to john smith and moved to ohio.
Chapter four another new identity, another new school. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does.
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. Mar 01, 2011 i recently saw the movie i am number four, and i have already read the book. 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 is the first book in the lorien legacies series. First of all, john doesnt have fire restistence in the movie. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. 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 lorien legacies series plugged in. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. This is the first of a slated multi book series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john.
Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. 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. How to be productive at home from a remote work veteran. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians.
Also known as i am number four series spin off series. For i am number four, there are no directly related resources currently. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Henri helps to teach john about his past life on lorien and helps john train for his fight with the mogadorians. Sep 10, 2010 i am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. Other i am number four legacies lorien legacy report. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. And then they had to move because people knew he was an different. I am number four breaks new ground in fantasyalienscifi fiction and while aimed at a young adult audience, all ages wil. The mogadorians are out to find and kill the nine, in order, with john being number four. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the.
So, the book is called i am number four, and if you re already a clevvertv watcher then you likely know that a. 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. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. In fact, he does not have a name he is simply number four. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. And believe me, once you read this, youll be begging for the second. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. In this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in. Caruso, i am number four is a high school movie with a dollop of science fiction. So, the book is called i am number four, and if youre already a clevvertv watcher then you likely know that a. 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.
Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by the surprising pair of newcomer jobie. May 27, 2018 parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Number four was living in florida with his cepan, henri.
I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. Parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Superpowered fugitive alien finds high school romance.
Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been. Since johns grandfather died in battle, henri is really the closest and only thing that john has to a real family. Caruso, the producing talent of michael bay, two hot young stars in alex pettyfer and glees own dianna agron, and an enigmatic, yet intriguing trailer campaign. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. This is the first of a slated multibook series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit light on strong character development. I am number four is a breathless pageturner of a scifi novel that will have readers rooting for the teen alien who must unleash his fire power to save himself, his human friends, and the planet.
The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Composition of book actual chase scenes or violence 50% planningpreparing. Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully.
I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. One way the author does this is through the character mark. 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 tries to come across as a romantic scifi action, but it has little action for teen boys, only about ten minutes and even when there was, the camera jerked up and down with a shocking lack of continuity i felt dizzy and couldnt make out what was going on so as a result there is no excitement you feel in watching the action. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. 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.
Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. Lorien legacies reborn the series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. They were pretty similar, but there were still some differences. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. 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. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Initially published separately as digital originals.
Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. The official fan page for the i am number four series. I am number four by pittacus lore is a novel that takes a look at the consequences of alien contact and. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. The nine are all on earth, but each has no idea the whereabouts of the other eight.