I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Superpowered fugitive alien finds high school romance. I am number four by pittacus lore at the best online ebook storage. In 2011, dreamworks released a film adaptation with. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the.
Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. 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. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before.
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 film is based on the novel i am number four, the first book in a planned sixbook series written by authors jobie i am number four is an upcoming 2011 american teen science fiction film, directed by d. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and.
The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. In this exhilarating onehundredpage companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, mark james is on the runand on the wrong side of the lawbut hell do whatever it takes to save sarah hart and help the garde. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. Lorien legacies series, 7 books collection set by pittacus lore, i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten, united as one pittacus lore. 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. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. Pittacus lore is about to become one of the hottest names on the planet big issue tense, keeps you wondering sunday times perfect for fans of the hunger games i am number four is the first book in pittacus lores lorien legacies series and is now a major disney film. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. Caruso, and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, kevin durand and callan mcauliffe. May 20, 2018 how well do you know the book i am number four. I am number four breaks new ground in fantasyalienscifi fiction and while aimed at a young adult audience, all ages wil. Jul 02, 2012 read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free.
Even though no one can see my smile, and i am in complete darkness, i just lay there and smile. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Its me, the creator of the beautiful creatures book website and again here to make another book project for ms. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge.
Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. Book recommendations for people who like i am number four book 4 by pittacus lore. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. Number four, also known as john smith, is one of the ten loric children who escapes from lorien when the mogadorians invade, and is one of the six remaining garde. In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. 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 already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and pollution are all part of loriens history.
Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. 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. 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. In here will be everything i can talk about the i am number four book. I enjoyed the story because it is a fun, well written science fiction. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
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 pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. The screenplay, by alfred gough, miles millar, and marti noxon, is based on the novel of the same name, one of the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novels. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. They leave out legacies for both number 4 and for number 6, and in the movie number 6 for some reason has a legacy that number 4 had in the book and he does not have it anymore in the movie. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. If you liked i am number four book 4 by pittacus lore, here are some books like this.
In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. I am number four is based on the new york times bestselling novel of the same name by pittacus lore. 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. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Number four happened to be in high school when the events took place, so thats the setting for the book. 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. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. We find out that the loric teenagers are protected by a spell that ensures they will be killed in order as long as they are apart. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Number four spent his early years on lorien, and was raised by his grandparents. The opening novel in the series deals with the fourth of the loric children in exile, john smith and his protector henri. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. The first three have already been eliminated and thus number four is next to go. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. The first crucial piece of information that links the plot directly with the timeline of human society is sam goodes birth date, revealed in the power of six as 4th january 1995. Read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free.
Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. In a place far away from earth, there lived a beautiful planet named lorien, small but rich in resources. Michael bay transformers, armageddon brings his highenergy style to producing the suspense thriller, with d. 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.
I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. 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. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. Jul 16, 2010 number four happened to be in high school when the events took place, so thats the setting for the book. 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. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well.
The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. Download and read online for free i am number four by pittacus lore. 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. 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. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio.
Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. As sam mentioned in the first novel that his father disappeared eight years ago when he was seven, he is thus of the same age as john smith or number four. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. The book ends with the end of the battle, in which henri died.
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