I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. Who are the main characters in the book, i am number four. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. There, john befriends conspiracy theorist sam goode and adopts a dog identified by its name tag as bernie kosar. 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. 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. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000.
He is the protagonist and narrator of the first novel, i am number four, half of the power of six and the rise of nine, and onethird of the fall of five and the revenge of seven, john is number four in the sequence protecting the nine lorien children living and hiding on earth. This category is for all characters and notable beings from the lorien legacies universe. 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 written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. Mar 01, 2011 number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. I am number four is a young adult scifi novel written by pittacus lore, the pen name of james frey of a million little pieces infamy and jobie hughes. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. He is 15 years old, and is described as being a fit, young man with blond hair. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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.
Number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. He is described as being a fit, very attractive young man with dark blonde hair. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. This is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and his struggles to survive the morgadorians. 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. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. The protagonist of the story is john smith, the last of its kind and endowed with extraordinary abilities. 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.
The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. Originally published separately, these stories are now together in one. And in the movie sams dad knows a lot about johns home planet, and about the 9, that is a really cool twist. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. As the story begins, he and his guardian or cepan, henri, learn of the death of number three and move to paradise, ohio, assuming new identities aka john smith. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. 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. They leave out legacies for both number 4 and for number 6, and in the movie number 6 for some reason has a legacy that number 4 had in the book and he does not have it anymore in the movie. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills.
Most of the book is told in the first person by number four, who takes the name john smith. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Freys publishing house, full fathom five, commissioned i am number four specifically to write the next twilight or harry potter with the idea of being adapted into a film franchise from the onset and has been accused of being akin to a fiction. Character profile for john smith pittacus lore from i am. 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 book series has gained frey further infamy and controversy even before it hit shelves. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. For years the garde have fought the mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. John is a solid, goodhearted character, and his relationship with his mentor henri is touching. Apr 10, 2011 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. 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.
It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. Published in 2010, it had the film rights picked up by dreamworks over a year before it was even released. He has to hide from enemies, who destroyed his family home, and constantly move from one place to another. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. In i am number four there are many minor characters, here are some of them. Buy i am number four lorien legacies 1 by lore, pittacus isbn. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians. Though the mishmash of genres keeps i am number four from any real complexity, the various elements seem to blend together quite well. Chapter four another new identity, another new school.
I am number four is the first book in a planned sixbook series, and it reads very visual, especially in the explosive action sequences, and no wonder this is being made into a movie. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. John smith pittacus lore has appeared in the following books. The first novel of the series was released in 2010.
Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Well, you might be a little dramatic too if you were on a run from aliens from the planet lorien who were trying to kill you. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. 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. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it becomes apparent to the other kids that he is an alien. Get as many fans as possible on the page in attempt to get a sequel for i am number four. He is a fatherly figure to number four and he and number four have a good, close relationship in the book. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list.
Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. John smithnumber 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. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. Books 16 i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten.
Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. 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. Number one was a 14yearold girl, was killed in malaysia, according to the back cover of the novel, i am number four. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. Only at the end, as expected, do readers get the allout alien slugfest. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. Number fours cepan or keeper, the person who makes sure that number four gets to know his legacies or powers and that he learns how to use them against the mogadorians. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. I am the fourth 2 interesting project of the american film, thriller genre, which quickly got an army of fans. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Number four is an alien and all around wonderful and unique character created by lore. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category.
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