Each categorys finalists are selected by a panel that includes a former winner of the national book awards. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. 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. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. 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, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten by pittacus lore 4. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. The power of six isnt about number 6 though she and number 4 and sam may be in this book as they are trying to bring everyone together. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. This book follows number 7 as she prepers to fight the mogadorians. 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 am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. I am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo.
With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. Moving to different town every couple of months make him the new kid in school.
I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. United as one pittacus lore hardcover harpercollins publishers. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. One way the author does this is through the character mark. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians.
I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. 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 beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. View book info and cumulative award history for i am number four by pittacus lore.
I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. 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 which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. L87855iae 2010 209395 ficdc22 cip ac typography by ray shappell. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager.
The news today october 4 comprises finalist announcements in four categories. The i am number four lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron. I was hoping someone could help me get a hold of these books so i can read them and finally find out what happens to my boy john. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Peoples choice awards, usa 2012 nominee peoples choice award. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. Read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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.
It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Pittacus lore is a loric elder from the planet lorien, which is three hundred million miles away. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. Book 1 is i am number 4 which is the same as the film, then in august the power of six will be out. The teens top ten is all about popularity, and i am number four, the first book in the lorien legacies series, has certainly been in high demand at my library.
We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. I wrote the book to tell the story of the loric race and their fight here on earth, their fight for their own. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. However, its teenage lead characters are refreshingly positive and moral, and the main romance is shown without any hint of improper sexual activity. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. However, i was disappointed to find that some events that occur in the book are either out of order or not in the movie at all. 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. 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.
The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and. After reading the book i was excited to see such a unique film. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. 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. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine by pittacus lore due to covid19, orders may be delayed. I am number four offers a mix of sciencefiction adventure and teenage drama that suffers somewhat from plot holes and a somewhat disjointed mix of the genres. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. On the high school front theres some bullying, a fistfight, some drinking, and a house fire started by teen drinkers.
Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. 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. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. 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. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1.