What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. Parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. The fall of five by pittacus lore official book trailer. While franchises like the hunger games would blossom, others like cirque du freak. The garde didnt start this war, but theyll do whatever it takes to end it once and for all the mogadorians have invaded earth. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four.
Dec 03, 2011 it seems that the garde children can only be killed in order pity poor number one. The first edition of the novel was published in august 3rd 2010, and was written by pittacus lore. First of all, john doesnt have fire restistence in the movie. The first three novels in the bestselling lorien legacies series that began with i am number four are included in this collection. Sluggish and derivative, i am number four is another elaborate puberty metaphor with superpowers substituting for testosterone. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. 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. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio.
Fortunately for number 4 hes finally old enough for his super powered legacies to start kicking in. 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. Theres genuine suspenseits easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet. I am number four is a movie adapted from a book series that unfortunately was lumped in as another twilight attempt. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Mar 01, 2011 i recently saw the movie i am number four, and i have already read the book. Paradise is a place you go is a beautiful place you go to relax and enjoy yourself. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. 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 protagonist of the story is john smith, the last of its kind and endowed with extraordinary abilities. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It communicates about the diversities present between the mogadarians who are a race of aliens who are looking for john smith and he is flying away from them, he is with henry, who is his protector in this scenario. 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.
I am number four hat es dank des films in mein regal geschafft. They were pretty similar, but there were still some differences. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. I am number four lorien legacies book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Study questions, project ideas and discussion topics based on important themes running throughout i am number four by pittacus lore. 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. 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. Dont miss the first book in the brand new i am number four spinoff series. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere.
It has huge gaping holes in its plot, and it made me role my eyes a lot. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. What are some good books similiar to i am number four brandon dec 11, 2012 12. Although the film did gross over 142 million dollars, it fell well short of expectations. John has gone to paradise, a fairly old town, in order to hide a try to survive. I am number four, pittacus lore mentions that he is a lorien elder who has been on planet for more than a decade. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. Pittacus lore has 64 books on goodreads with 1502216 ratings.
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. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. The fifth book in the new york times bestselling i am number four series. Henri is his cepan, or guard, but john calls him his father. Paradise is a small town and is an ideal setting for a story like this. Aug 23, 2011 i am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. I am number four i hate how much i enjoyed this book. The first movie was supposed to kick off a brand new franchise but will an i am number four sequel ever happen. Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it becomes apparent to the other kids that he is an alien. I am looking for some good books similiar to the lorien legacies or the kingkiller chronicle. Why did you change your name to pittacus lore for the author. Pdf i am number four book by pittacus lore free download. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. Yes, i would recommend this book to others because its so detailed and wellexplained. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. By pitticus lore thoughts i think this is a very good book becuase it keep you on your toes. However, i kept listening because despite all of that it was entertaining and kept me engaged.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 440 pages and is available in hardcover format. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. So, gearup scifi fans, the battle for earth is on and theres a new kid in town. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. Along the way she discovers new allies and assemble a rebel team. 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 official book trailer for the fall of five, the fourth novel in the new york times bestselling i am number four series by pittacus lore. I am number four also check out book 2 the power of six i am number four is my book. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion. About the revenge of seven the fifth book in the new.
He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. Relive the major events of the i am number four series to prepare for the revenge of seven, available august 26, 2014. This aliensonearth scifi tale focuses as much on high school social life as it does on one good teen aliens fight for survival. In the opening scenes of the book number 4 learns that number 3 has fallen, and he is next. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. 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 was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. 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. 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. Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an.
I am number four 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. To begin with is the novel by the name i am number four. There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Free download or read online i am number four pdf epub book. I am number four 2 is interesting project of the american film, thriller genre, which quickly got an army of fans. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians.
This reminds me of the garde running across the earth searching for one another. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money. Great supplemental information for school essays and projects. It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. I am number four by pittacus lore at the best online ebook storage. 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 ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. 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. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. 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. Download and read online for free i am number four by pittacus lore. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. 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. Feb 18, 2011 i am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore.
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. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. Aug 03, 2010 john is number four, and he knows hes next. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Following the huge success of the twilight movies, studios quickly snapped up other young adult book properties that could be turned into movie franchises. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. 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. Well, you might be a little dramatic too if you were on a run from aliens from the planet lorien who were trying to kill you. I am number four wouldnt be as good of a book without paradise, ohio.
Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Yes, i would change a part in the book because henri is an important character and i feel like hell still be needed in the future. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. Its positioned as the start of a franchise, but i am number four s familiar plot and unconvincing performances add up to one noisy, derivative, and ultimately. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. I am number four what are some good books similiar to i. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011. The title of book 6 in the i am number four series issssdrumroll please.
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