I am number four was one of the most interesting and entertaining books i have ever read. I am number four follows the story of john smith, a 15year old alien from the planet lorien, and his guardian, henri, as they run from the mogadorians, another race of aliens that are hunting down john and the other eight teenage loriens, who all make up the garde, living on earth. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. 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. 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. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. John is one of nine alien children that have been brought to earth and hidden there to escape the attack of a race of evil aliens called the mogadorians that have destroyed their home planet called. I am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult.
I am number four by pittacus lore is a action packed thriller book about an extraordinary kid john who is on the run from brutal enemies sent to destroy him from another planet. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope. Three take place before divergent bd, one takes place during divergent dd, and then there are three short scenes featuring interactions between tris and four, but told from fours pov. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Nine loric children are sent into hiding on earth with the hopes that they will train and return to defeat the evil mogadorians. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. The plot was ok but somehow it only managed to hold my attention for a period of about 10. Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails.
In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. I am number four 2010 is the first of seven novels in pittacus lores young adult science fiction lorien legacies series. It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. 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. Lore a loric elder in the book, and a pseudonym for writer james frey and a coauthor provides a fastmoving plot and some genuinely creepy. Director michael bay transformers is set to produce and possibly direct the novel adaptation.
Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Four is made up of four count emfour 4 longish short stories set in the divergent world. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Jun 30, 2009 dreamworks has acquired the screen rights to i am number four, the first of a six book science fiction series. 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.
This category is for all characters and notable beings from the lorien legacies universe. This book has a little bit of everything, its consist of romance,action,and comedy. I am number four critics consensus 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. In order for there to be a successful i am number four youtube series, there is a need for money. I think that a young child or an adult would also enjoy this book. By pitticus lore thoughts i think this is a very good book becuase it keep you on your toes. Everything you need to know about the lorien legacies epic reads. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not found on earth.
There was a mixture of romance, action, and suspense. 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. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the.
It follows number four in his struggle to blend in with the human species. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Because of this, a movie may differ from the novel.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am number four also check out book 2 the power of six i am number four is my book. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four quotes by pittacus lore goodreads. This is a call to all the i am number four fans out there. The franchise is about a group of nine earthbound alien teens who escaped their planet just before it was destroyed by a. Apr 09, 2011 i am number four follows the story of john smith, a 15year old alien from the planet lorien, and his guardian, henri, as they run from the mogadorians, another race of aliens that are hunting down john and the other eight teenage loriens, who all make up the garde, living on earth. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. 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.
Number six, sam, and bernie kosar, the shapeshifting chimera, unite their blue rocks and discover the location of the other four surviving loriens. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. They set off to find and rally them together to protect earth from the. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. What is the main conflict in i are number four answers. I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom. In my opinion i believe this book is a very good book for teens and older that are into fiction. The story is about the conflict between two alien species at war with one another. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. 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. Moving to different town every couple of months make him the new kid in school. Caruso eagle eye, disturbia helms an actionpacked thriller about an extraordinary young man, john smith alex pettyfer, who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him.
Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Of course, the book is set in the i am number four universe, and takes place after that seriess. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn.
Studio 7 has begun an indigogo campaign and they need the money. Plot summary i am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. The novel is written by james frey and jobie hughes. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. Judging by the special effects alone, i am number four is a successful, actionpacked scifi adventure. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of i am number four by pittacus lore. The planet lorien has been invaded by the belligerent. I am number four novel the lorien legacies wiki fandom.
A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. Originally published separately, these stories are now together in one print volume. Dreamworks has acquired the screen rights to i am number four, the first of a six book science fiction series. 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 legacies is the first collection of novellas from pittacus lore.
The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Alex pettyfer is john who appears to be human but is not. The fight sequences are choreographed fairly thrillingly, the pacing skillful enough to create a few memorable jumpoutofyourseat sequences in this twilightmeetsterminator production. 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. What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. I am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. 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. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. 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. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. It is narrated by number four, who is the main protagonist in the series.
The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven. 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 quotes showing of 86 when you have lost hope, you have lost everything. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Producers often use a book as a springboard for a movie idea or to earn a specific rating. Dreamworks pictures bought the rights to the film in june 2009. 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.
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