This puts the death years of one and two in 2004 and 2007 respectively. Timeframe of the novels code title start end ll1 i am number four september 2010. 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 starting month, when three was killed, is september 2010, as seven mentioned in ll21. I am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. Number four john smith the lorien legacies wiki fandom. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d.
Finally in our highlevel look at plot, an article on the three phases of your plot. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. Because of this, a movie may differ from the novel. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom. Print word pdf take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test. Aug 27, 20 the fall of five, is the fourth book in the lorien legacies series. His chilling dystopia made a deep impression on readers, and his ideas entered mainstream culture in a way achieved by very few books. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian.
The first novel is set in late 2010, when four and sam both born in 1995 are both 15, as mentioned above. It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. Concepts such as big brother and the thought police are instantly recognized. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. I think that a young child or an adult would also enjoy this book. In the previous article, we noted that booker actually discusses nine archetypal plots, but only really approves of the first seven. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects. So that said, i am number four is johns struggle to survive. I am number four was one of the most interesting and entertaining books i have ever read. 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. The main conflict in i am number four is when john smith has to fight the mogardians and he is way to weak.
The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. Jun 05, 2011 is the book i am number four a true story. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. The legacies is the first collection of novellas from pittacus lore. Number four, more commonly known as john smith, is the titular character of i am number four, the main protagonist in the lorien legacies series, and a recurring character in the lorien legacies reborn series. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this i am number four study guide and get instant access to the following summary. To give us girls a little added fun, there is also a sweet love story story line and. And whats even scarier is that the author claims to be a lorien and even in interviews he claims to be one. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6.
John is fourth in line of the nine garde children who escaped from lorien during the mogadorian invasion. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Though no twists in the end, this is definitely worth reading. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. The planet lorien has been invaded by the belligerent. 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. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer.
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. The fall of five also introduces the final member of the garde, number five. Characters john smith number four john smith is the main character in the story. The power of six is a young adult novel by pittacus lore, the joint pen name of authors james frey and jobie hughes. 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. It follows number four in his struggle to blend in with the human species. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the the first book in the lorien legacies series. Initially published separately as digital originals.
They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. It has local stores, a school, and small neighborhoods. I enjoyed the story because it is a fun, well written science fiction. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save.
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. There are currently no resources available on i am number four beyond a book summary. I am number four novel the lorien legacies wiki fandom. Paradise, ohio isnt a real town but was instead made up by the author for the purpose of this story. Nov 22, 2017 finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. 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. Plot summary i am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. I love you, i am your father the name of the place where it all happens how did the protagonist feel about the place. Piccatus lore did a wonderful job on keeping the reader entertained with battles, fights, and wars. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. 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.
Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails. Producers often use a book as a springboard for a movie idea or to earn a specific rating. The premise is very promising, but the follow through wasnt really there. One way the author does this is through the character mark. For i am number four, there are no directly related resources. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling. Not knowing if john will be found, or if his relationship with sarah will work, or if hell find the other loriens. For more detailed discussion and examples, you should probably read the book. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. Continuing our discussion of the seven basic plots by christopher booker, this page presents a brief outline of the plots themselves. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. 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.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the power of six by pittacus lore. I am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the childrens chapter of the new york times bestseller list. Nine children and nine guardians escaped the planet during the destruction, number four being one of them, in the hope that they will eventually. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. I am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. 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. Four is made up of four count emfour 4 longish short stories set in the divergent world. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list.
I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. The story telling and character work are exceedingly bland and read like the work of a first time author. Originally published separately, these stories are now together in one print volume. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding.
Because if the hero is precisely the same person at the end of the story, both in terms of their life circumstances and their inner makeup, you have to ask what was the point of telling the story at all. I am number four 2010 is the first of seven novels in pittacus lores young adult science fiction lorien legacies series. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. First published in 2011, it is the second book in the science fiction series the lorien legacies and the sequel to i am number four. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Peeps who dont mind reading ridiculous alien stories. There was a mixture of romance, action, and suspense.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four collection. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking to track and destroy him in this action thriller from director. Not knowing whats gonna happen is part of what makes this book so great. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novel series by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey etc. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. As books go, i am number four is a good action movie. 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. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. What is the main conflict in i are number four answers.
Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. 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 was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. 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. 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. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. It continues the story of the garde, hiding in nines penthouse in chicago, following their near defeat during the battle of dulce. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. Nineteen eightyfour, novel by george orwell published in 1949 as a warning against totalitarianism. The novel is written by james frey and jobie hughes.
Three take place before divergent bd, one takes place during divergent dd, and then there are three short scenes featuring interactions between. It is narrated by number four, who is the main protagonist in the series. What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. In 2011, dreamworks released a film adaptation with.
Its a small town with a population around 1,500 people. In my opinion i believe this book is a very good book for teens and older that are into fiction. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies kindle edition by lore, pittacus. It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. The story is about the conflict between two alien species at war with one another. This book has a little bit of everything, its consist of romance,action,and comedy. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth.
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