In the small ohio town he now calls home, john encounters unexpected, lifechanging events his first love, powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. 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. In the movie number fours symbol has 4 crescent moons, but on the book cover there are 5 crescent moons that make up his symbol. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action thriller film directed by d.
One thing that immediately annoyed me was johns name. 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. Dreamworks has acquired the screen rights to i am number four, the first of a sixbook science fiction series. Feb 18, 2011 mostly i am number four is a pokey, pretty, predictable romance in which the boy is a shy extraterrestrial with secret powers and a royal lineage your classic studyhall daydream.
No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner. 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 dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. In a perfect world, the convoluted mess called i am number four could have been great.
The clue the title reveals is that john is number four and the first three have been killed, which means that the mogadorians are coming for him, searching the news for any. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from 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 by pittacus lore 4. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the. Near the closing of the book, henri reveals that it wasnt a coincidence that the two ended up in paradise, ohio and the answers were revealed in a letter.
The dj is in near fine condition with light shelf wear. Caruso, based on pittacus lores young adult novel of the same name the font used for the film title in the poster is very similar to littera plain medium. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. Jul 02, 2012 read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free. Also known for the illfated movie adaptation i am number four, the lorien legacies. It originated from the original elders and was passed on through succeeding generations. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. 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. I am number four knows that its target audienceyoung teensis far more interested in aliens, explosions and shirtless hunks than any sort of profound lessons on the nature of maturity. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. View the study pack view the lesson plans study guide. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. 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.
The garde children have lived on earth for some years and are now teenagers. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Director michael bay transformers is set to produce and possibly direct the novel adaptation the franchise is about a group of nine earthbound alien teens who escaped their planet just before it was destroyed by a hostile species. Written by james frey and jobie hughes under the pen name pittacus lore, the lorien legacies is a young adultscifi book series. Feb 17, 2011 all 31 songs from the i am number four 2011 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The first three have been killed, andjohn is number 4.
The lost files book 4 kindle edition by lore, pittacus. John smith appears to be an ordinary teenager, but he is an alien on the run from merciless enemies hunting him and the eight others like him. I am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian henri, john is always the new kid with no ties to his past. 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. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. I predict that john smith will gain his legacies fast and be ready to fight when the mogadorians come to kill him. Pittacus lore is the title of one of the ten lorien elders. John smith is an extraordinary teen masking his true identity to elude a deadly enemy sent to destroy him. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer.
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. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. The one who takes the title of pittacus is known for being the leader of the elders and the most powerful, containing all possible legacies within him through the legacy of ximic. Buy the book i am number four listen to the audiobook i am number four join kindle unlimited join audible for free audiobooks read free sample. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in. John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. The first novel of the series was released in 2010.
The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. Producers often use a book as a springboard for a movie idea or to earn a specific rating. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book ends with the end of the battle, in which henri died. Because of this, a movie may differ from the novel. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four.
I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. That alone, isnt the only reason for the four stars though. Pdf i am number four ebooks includes pdf, epub and. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. These teenagers are protected bya spell or charm that only allows them to be killed innumeric order. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. Stated first edition with a number line indicating a first printing. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. I am a huge fan of the lorien legacies books i am number four and the movie.
I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. 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. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. 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. 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. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1.
I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Is john number four, and is his appearance the sign ive been waiting for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four. 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.
But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. The one who takes the title of pittacus is known for being the leader of the elders and the most powerful, containing all possible legacies within him through the. Unfortunately, the book ends before john can read the letter so the readers do not know the real reason why john ended up in paradise, ohio. Basic plotthis book is about nine aliens in human form, thathave special abilities. J carusos i am number four is the usual michael bay movie where he pays for the production fee and messes around a good idea into a terrible one using explosions and random plot twists. I enjoyed the story because it is a fun, well written science fiction. Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. If you like sci fi and superheroes, this book is for you. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in. When number four, bearing the name john smith, moves to paradise, oh, he runs afoul of the school bully, falls for the most beautiful girl in town, and.
In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. Jul 15, 2010 196 videos play all i am number four 2011 full movie cathryn mcclure i am number four seriespittacus loretrailerthe catalyst live with symphony linkin park duration. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. Sam goode and adopts a dog identified by its name tag as bernie kosar. Pittacus lore nine teenagers and their guardians are hiding on earth protected by a charm that means they can only be killed in numeric order, three are already dead. 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. Think of it as harry potter meets percy jackson meets twilight meets independence day meets the xfiles meets world wrestling entertainment. Caruso, i am number four is a high school movie with a dollop of science fiction. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent. You can read the entire book free on kindle unlimited join here although the rest of the books are not in the program. 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. For the film based on this book, see i am number four film.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The fate of ten is the sixth book in lorien legacies series. 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. Living with his guardian in the small town he now calls home, john encounters unexpected lifechanging events, his first love, powerful new abilities, and a secret connection to the others who share. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. If your fingers start to disappear, or if you start to float, or shake violently, if you lose muscular control. Pittacus lore 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. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. The title of book 6 in the i am number four series issssdrumroll please. 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 want to get his symbol tattooed but i want it to be accurate to the book not the movie.