I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. He is a fatherly figure to number four and he and number four have a good, close relationship. Number four s 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. His home planet has been destroyed and taken over, and an alien race not his wants him dead. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board.
When john was just a little boy, his home planet, lorien, was attacked and destroyed by the mogadorians. Sep 28, 2010 currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. 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 book ends with the end of the battle, in which henri died. 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. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. He is the protagonist and narrator of the first novel, i am number four, half of the power of six and the rise of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I enjoyed the story because it is a fun, well written science fiction. One way the author does this is through the character mark. Its so weird to really enjoy a book and not like the main character but i for me john was kind of young in the way he thought sometimes i know hes supposed. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and.
Even though no one can see my smile, and i am in complete darkness, i just lay there and smile. When lorien was almost completely destroyed, the last of the lorien people chose nine to save. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. Whats the difference between i am number four the book and i am number four the movie. We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on opposite sides of the horizon. A list of important characters based on their appearance in the novels can be found at the timeline page. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. His and henris most recent move was from southern florida to paradise, ohio. I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. 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.
Its entrance is a service tunnel near the main caldecott tunnel in the oakland hills, near san francisco. In i am number four there are many minor characters, here are some of them. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010. 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. 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.
John is fourth in line of the nine garde children who escaped from lorien during the mogadorian invasion. John smith number four i am number four wiki fandom. I am number four, by pittacus lore the globe and mail. This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. Since john smith only killed a group of the mogadorians, there are still more out there hunting him. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1.
It was a time of celebration, and the explosions were at first mistaken for fireworks. Though no twists in the end, this is definitely worth reading. He is tired of all the running from the mogadorians but he knows it is necessary. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. 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. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four.
Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. 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. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6.
The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. The novel is written by james frey and jobie hughes. Number four john smith the lorien legacies wiki fandom. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in. The cepan and the gardeone group to run the planet, the other to defend it. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. This is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Number one was a 14yearold girl, was killed in malaysia, according to the back cover of the novel, i am number four. 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.
Of the many characters in i am number four, the four most important are john, sarah, sam, and six. 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. Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. This category is for all characters and notable beings from the lorien legacies universe. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. Sarah is an extrovert and is very friendly to people she doesnt know. He used to live on the planet lorien until he and eight other children were sent to earth to escape the mogadorians. The main character in one of the chapters is who i think is supposed to be nines cepian. In the book the author says that john, who is an alien is the last of his kind. I am number four lorien legacies book 1 and millions of other books are. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. 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.
Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. 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. He is an alien garde from the planet lorien who has come to earth seeking refuge. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does.
The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. I am number four written by pittacus lore prezi by christopher yarish this is the battle. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. Who are the main characters in the book, i am number four.
He is 15 years old, and is described as being a fit, young man with blond hair. The character has the same name in both the book and the movie. This blog dedicated to the books of the i am number four series by pittacus. It is narrated by number four, who is the main protagonist in the series. He was an amazingly strong boy, and i loved the way he saw things and the.
My drawing shows both wounded and dead mogadorians. 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. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. In the film, one was mentioned but not seen as she died when number four was at the age of nine. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. It also shows the group fleeing the scene and the storm 6 created. In the last days of lorien, sandor is the main focus of the book as it explores both his youth life and the. There have been hints in other books but this one really brings it to reality. Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. Buy i am number four lorien legacies book online at low prices. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 like when in books i can relate to something that a character does. To help with the sequence of posts that will be put on this blog, here is a brief description of each of the important characters. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them.
Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. The title of book 6 in the i am number four series issssdrumroll please. This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction books, written under the pseudonym pittacus lore. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four collection. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. When johns planet is attacked, him and eight others are sent to earth to keep his race alive. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books. In this book, john is a relatively dynamic character, and ends up loving life in paradise, ohio. Number four has been on earth now for ten years with the other eight legacies.
John does not have many friends due to moving constantly, but he becomes more open as the book goes on. John solved all of his many conflicts by keeping track of his legacies. He is a fatherly figure to number four and he and number four have a good, close relationship in the book. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection. In i am number four novel by james frey and jobie hughes, there is a main character named john smith. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet.
In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Jan 14, 20 john is the main character of i am number four. 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. He a 50 year old, and is a static character in the story. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. Soon ill post the other characters like seven and four. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. 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 main character is from another planet but experiences many things a normal teenager does such as. I adored all the characters in this book, number four especially. Characters john smith number four john smith is the main character in the story. Four john smith, four, is teenage boy from a far away planet called lorien. This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction books. It was warm, a soft wind blew in from off the water. I am number four follows the titular character number four after the. I am number four starts in a small florida town while john and henry live peacefully. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. I am number four novel the lorien legacies wiki fandom. The main character, number four or john smith, is as relatable as a alien. I am number four wiki i am number four wiki fandom. 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.