It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. It was previously thought that the sixth would be the final novel before an announcement was made by james frey via the iamnumberfourfans facebook page on 23rd january 2015. 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. 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. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. 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 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 begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. In the book the author says that john, who is an alien is the last of his kind. 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. I am number four is a scifi book about a fifteenyearold alien boy called number four, or john. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. If your fingers start to disappear, or if you start to float, or shake violently, if you lose muscular control. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising. Oct 29, 2015 the higher power of literature has heard our collective dreams, and now we dont have to wait more than a year for the next book in pittacus lores i am number four series, officially called the.
The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. Hope is mentioned many times throughout the book, as shown by the quote said by henri. All and all they both had there good and bad moments, so i will let you be the judge, which was better, i am number four movie or book. Books the i am number four saga is nearly at an end. The legacies contains three actionpacked novellas that give the heartpounding backstories of some of your favorite. His home planet has been destroyed and taken over, and an alien race not his wants him dead. James frey confirmed in january that there will be a seventh book, but that its not due out until fall 2016. Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. The garde didnt start this war, but theyll do whatever it takes to end it once and for all. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo.
Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. John smith number fourjohn smith is the main protagonist of the novel, and number four in the sequence protecting the nine lorien children living and hiding on earth. I am number four also check out book 2 the power of six i am number four is my book. This is the first of a slated multi book series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Oct 01, 2015 james frey confirmed in january that there will be a seventh book, but that its not due out until fall 2016. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. If youve read the revenge of seven, youll know that number five certainly has more depth to him then you mightve thought after reading book four, the fall of five. See the exclusive cover of book six look closely for clues about whats next in the epic battle to save the world from the mogs.
The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. 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. This is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. Im not asking for the full answer maybe some clues. 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.
In january 2015, james frey announced that a seventh novel will be released in fall. Even though no one can see my smile, and i am in complete darkness, i just lay there and smile. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. Number four is from a planet called lorien, which was overrun by an alien race called the mogadorians when he was a small child. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. The higher power of literature has heard our collective dreams, and now we dont have to wait more than a year for the next book in pittacus lores i am number four series, officially called the. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo.
The story telling and character work are exceedingly bland and read like the work of a first time author. The garde didnt start this war, but theyll do whatever it takes to end it. Four and 8 others made it out, along with their cepans, who are assigned to protect the 9 garde. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really. 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. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john.
The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. The next book in pittacus lores i am number four series. The fate of ten is the sixth book in lorien legacies series. 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. The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. Number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. 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. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun.
Mar 01, 2011 number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. The premise is very promising, but the follow through wasnt really there. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian.
I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. By pitticus lore thoughts i think this is a very good book becuase it keep you on your toes. I am number four series to be 7 books long the fandom. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. Their warships loom over our most populated cities and no country will risk taking them head on.
Character build up good vs bad fear of failure identity crisis losing hope and gaining hope war will to survive could a symbol be the sign at the beginning of the book. Bernie kosar transformed into a dragon type dreature but without wings. 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. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Who are the main characters in the book, i am number four. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. Personally we think the theme of the book i am number four is about always having hope and never giving up in what you believe in. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books.
As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. Can you please help me with the symbolism and theme in i am number four. 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. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Oct 28, 2014 i got a chance to go to a book signing of the author who helped write the lorien legacies for those of you who to maintain the idea of pittacus lore, i wont say exactly who that author is, but for those of you that care to know probably already do, and although he was there to promote another series, we got to talking about the i am number four series. The official fan page for the i am number four series.
Get ready for the seventh and final book in the i am number four series. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. The next book in pittacus lores i am number four series is. Symbolism and theme in i am number four yahoo answers. Book seven by pittacus lore he seventh and final book in the new york times bestselling i am number four series.
Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were first published which is aslo their chronological order. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. Also included is a sneak listen to the first chapter of the next book in the series. Percy jackson series daniel x series the tapestry series evermore series alex rider series nightmare academy seriesboth series etc. Needless to say, said author wouldnt give much more insight into what he told me other than that theres a twist. What i remember most vividly is the way my grandmother looked that day. There were three coolers, some i am number four, quar.
When all is dire and bleak, there is always hope lore 383. United as one, the seventh installment in the lorien legacies series was released on 28th june 2016. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. One way the author does this is through the character mark. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Also known as i am number four seriesspin off series. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. 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.
He is 15 years old, and is described as being a fit, young man with blond hair. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. The power of six is the second book in the young adult science fiction series the lorien. United as one, the seventh book and the conclusion to the epic series is coming june 28, 2016 but theres even better news. I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager.
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