The first novel of the series was released in 2010. The movie is based on a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore, and it is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven and the fate of ten. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in.
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. There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. The first in a six book series pseudonymously written by the surprising pair of newcomer jobie. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. I am number four by pittacus lore overdrive rakuten. However, after witnessing the death of number one and hilde and being attached to a machine where he lives in ones memories for three years, his attitude towards the mogadorian cause changes. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Publishers weekly jul 19, 2010 in this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in ohio with his father, attending high school, and falling for a local girl. The ya market is flooded with books meant solely for girls. However, i kept listening because despite all of that it was entertaining and kept me engaged. Another name just above mine also has the same number 110, so i dont know if someone else is collecting my nis contribution. 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. 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. He is protected by a warriorguardian called henri timothy olyphant and has developed superpowers due to his extraterrestrial nature, such as enhanced strength, speed, agility, telekinesis, resistance to fire.
Because of this, a movie may differ from the novel. I am number four by pittacus lore children and teenagers the. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. In this exciting seventyfivepage prequel companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, discover the true origins of the traitorous number five. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere.
The i am number four series lorien legacies i am number. John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. The surrounding cast of characters rounds out this alien boys average existence, henri, his alien guardianfather figure, sam, his nerdy best friend, sarah, his crush, and mark, a bully and sarahs ex. Before allying himself with the mogadorians, before infiltrating the garde, before committing the ultimate betrayal, five was in hiding just like the others. Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Producers often use a book as a springboard for a movie idea or to earn a specific rating. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian.
John, along with adam, sarah, sam, malcolm, bernie kosar, and the six. I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well. Caruso, i am number four is a high school movie with a dollop of science fiction. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. In here will be everything i can talk about the i am number four book. In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before.
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. On the high school front theres some bullying, a fistfight, some drinking, and a house fire started by teen drinkers. If you read the rest of the comments you get some of the point but the main thing is that the movie looked like it was literally made by a director that hadnt even read the book. An alien from planet lorien alex pettyfer was sent to earth as a child alongside eight others to escape an invading race, the mogadorians, which destroyed their home planet.
Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. The novel is written by james frey and jobie hughes. The main character, number four or john smith, is as relatable as a alien teenager on the run can be. I am number four novel the lorien legacies wiki fandom.
I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. It follows number four in his struggle to blend in with the human species. Read i am number four online free by pittacus lore. Adamus sutekh, more commonly known as adam, is a trueborn mogadorian and son of general andrakkus sutekh. Sep 10, 2010 i am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielbergproduced film, looks expensive. 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 which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. I am therefore pleading with someone to look into my matter.
Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Books collection i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine. 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. We cannot guarantee that i am number four book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. Why has the movie i am number four not had a sequel. 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 i am number four series is probably one of the best ive read.
He originally adopts the loric bloodlust attitudes of his father and the rest of his kind. 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. Is john number four, and is his appearance the sign ive been waiting for. It has huge gaping holes in its plot, and it made me role my eyes a lot. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi.
Jul 15, 2010 196 videos play all i am number four 2011 full movie cathryn mcclure i am number four seriespittacus loretrailer the catalyst live with symphony linkin park duration. It is light pink, almost like cake frosting, sitting ten feet above the ground on wooden stilts. This aliensonearth scifi tale focuses as much on high school social life as it does on one good teen aliens fight for survival. 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. In a place far away from earth, there lived a beautiful planet named lorien, small but rich in resources. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn.
Boys have always been a harder sell when it comes to reading and publishers havent made it an. Although the film did gross over 142 million dollars, it fell well short of expectations. Attack on ashwood estates i am number four wiki fandom. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. Jan 06, 2011 i am number four opens in theaters february 18th, 2011. Alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, kevin durand, callan mcauliffe. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. 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 1987, i was given an incentive for the work i did in 1986, but the nis book does not have even one contribution for kumar singh, whose number is 110.
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. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. I am number four i hate how much i enjoyed this book. 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 series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. The title of book 6 in the i am number four series issssdrumroll please. 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. Ashwood estates is a mansion complex situated in washington d. 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. Chapter two i stand in the middle of the drive and stare up at the house. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. In the back of the house a pier extends twenty yards into the gulf of mexico. The official fan page for the i am number four series. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. Steven spielberg at an event for i am number four 2011. 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. I am number four, which is already being made into a steven spielberg produced film, looks expensive.
Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read i am number four online free by pittacus lore qnovels. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. This book is so strange and awful, its hard to explain exactly why i dislike it. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Shortly after seven, six, and nine come to ashwood estates, agent walker.
John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. I am number four movie trailer 2 official hd youtube. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. 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. Its me, the creator of the beautiful creatures book website and again here to make another book project for ms. Number four realizes he is gay and masturbates to justin bieber. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Jul 02, 2012 read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free.
With success of twilight movie 2008, an adaptation of the young adult novel with same title, every studio was looking for the next big thing. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of. Parents need to know that i am number four is 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. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. I am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. In order to read online or download i am number four ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account.
In rural ohio, friendships and a beautiful girl prove distracting to a fifteenyearold who has hidden on earth for ten years waiting to develop the legacies, or powers, he will need to rejoin the other six surviving garde members and fight the. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free. It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. Pdf i am number four ebooks includes pdf, epub and. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us.
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