Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. It explains how it is best how it is best to keep hope and endure everything with a smile and a positive attitude. For those worried about guides being appropriate for teenagers, there is some language, more in the later books than in the beginning, as the action as well as risk warm up, however it is nothing that my teens do not tell me they hear at. The first edition of the novel was published in august 3rd 2010, and was written by pittacus lore. 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. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. Aug 03, 2010 listen to i am number four audiobook by pittacus lore.
Plot summary i am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. Secret histories is the second collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Characters from i am david david is a 12 year old jewish boy who grew up in a concentration camp. Free download or read online i am number four pdf epub book. I bought the book and then downloaded the audio book everyone raved about it and i. 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. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. 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 by pittacus lore, the power of six by pittacus lore, the rise of nine by pittacus lore, the fa. 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. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them.
Download and enjoy your favorite pittacus lore audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. In fact, he does not have a name he is simply number four. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four. However, i kept listening because despite all of that it was entertaining and kept me engaged. For those worried about guides being appropriate for teenagers, there is some. The legacies contains three actionpacked novellas that give the heartpounding backstories of some of your favorite loriens. Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before. I am number four characters pittacus lore 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. 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. The reader uses unique voices for the characters and i enjoy his reading for the main character. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. 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 i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore.
Ive seen earth from space, and im pretty sure its a sphere. Audio book i am number four lorien legacies book 1 by. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. The surrounding cast of characters rounds out this alien boys average existence, henri, his alien guardianfather figure, sam, his nerdy best friend, sarah. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. John smith number four john smith is the main character in the story. I am number four 2011 bloopers outtakes gag reel youtube. Who are the main characters in the book, i am number four. 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. John does not have many friends due to moving constantly, but he becomes more open as the book goes on. I am number four 2011 bloopers outtakes gag reel synopsis.
As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. It has huge gaping holes in its plot, and it made me role my eyes a lot. Summary of beginning of i am number 4 john the main character is living in california when his guardian henri tells him he has to leave california because the attackers might find him. A number of the voices used girlfriend, best friend, jocks, etc were incredibly annoyingto a nails on chalkboard level. The mogadorian caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. A divergent collection is a collection of five short stories from the divergent trilogy, told from tobias eatons four perspective, and written by veronica roth. Its just a great seres and its a lot different then other books in a good way.
The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. He a 50 year old, and is a static character in the story. Apr 10, 2011 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. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 440 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. 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. The perfect companion book to the new york times bestselling i am number four series. In this exciting seventyfivepage prequel companion novella to the new york times bestselling i am number four series, discover the true origins of the traitorous number five. He is 15 years old, and is described as being a fit, young man with blond hair. 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 dont know where you have to go or what you have to do, but ill wait for you, john. Listen to i am number four by pittacus lore, neil kaplan for free with a 30 day free trial. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are henri smith, sarah hart. Aug 23, 2010 as we all know though, the book is always a bit different that the movie, and i suggest that you hop on the i am number four bandwagon asap.
A few years prior to the book s beginning, a huge battle between four s people to their enemies, the mogadorians, has began, and ended with the death of all of his people except for nine children and their nine guardians. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. This category is for all characters and notable beings from the lorien legacies universe. I found i am number four to be a great action adventure, that followed the traditional hero archetype. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Listen to i am number four audiobook by pittacus lore. In this book, john is a relatively dynamic character, and ends up loving life in paradise, ohio. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. I bought the book and then downloaded the audio book. 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. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not.
One way the author does this is through the character mark. Pdf i am number four book by pittacus lore free download. An extract from the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of pittacus lores fastpaced, scifi thriller, i am number four. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction books, written under the pseudonym pittacus lore.
Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. Initially published separately as digital originals, these three stories are now together in one print volume. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. As the charms fourth amulet bearer, you must go to the four corners of the earth and gather the four elements.
Tobias tells the divergent knifethrowing scene, was released as an ebook on april 23, 2012. 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. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. 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. Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and. Before allying himself with the mogadorians, before infiltrating the garde, before committing the ultimate betrayal, five was in hiding just like the others. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. John smith is number four, and though he appears to be an ordinary teenager, he is. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by pittacus lore isbn.
I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Characters from i am david by samantha crerar on prezi. The main character, number four or john smith, is as relatable as a alien teenager on the run can be. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. The surrounding cast of characters rounds out this alien boys average existence, henri, his alien guardianfather figure, sam, his nerdy best friend, sarah, his crush, and mark, a bully and sarahs ex. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. With the death of number three, four is aware that he is no longer protected by the loric charm and is the next in line to. I am number four i hate how much i enjoyed this book.
Four is fifteen when number three is killed, his scar begins to form while he is at the beach in florida talking to a pretty girl named tara. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. I am number four hat es dank des films in mein regal geschafft. Aug 23, 2011 i am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians. Sure, lets just make the charm do everything the plot needs. What other book might you compare i am number four. Even though no one can see my smile, and i am in complete darkness, i just lay there and smile. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding.
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