I Am Number Four

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The first book of the #1 New York Times bestselling series and the inspiration for the hit movie from Dreamworks! John Smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian Henri in Paradise, Ohio. But for John, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. He’s an alien from the planet Lorien, and he’s on the run. A group of evil aliens from the planet Mogadore, who destroyed his world, are hunting anyone who escaped. Nine Loric children were sent to Earth to live in hiding until they grew up and developed their Legacies, powers that would help them fight back—and help them save us. Three of them are now dead. John is Number Four, and he knows he’s next…. Michael Bay, director of Transformers, raved: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.” This epic story is perfect for fans of action-packed science fiction like The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner, and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game. The battle for Earth’s survival wages on. Read all of the books: #2: The Power of Six, #3: The Rise of Nine, #4: The Fall of Five, #5: The Revenge of Seven, #6: The Fate of Ten, and #7: United as One. Don’t miss the first book in the brand-new I Am Number Four spin-off series: Generation One.

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I Am Number Four follows the journey of John Smith, a teenager who is far from ordinary. John is actually an alien from the planet Lorien, part of a group of nine children sent to Earth to escape the annihilation of their race by the ruthless Mogadorians. The Lorien survivors are protected by a protective charm that prevents them from being killed unless they are hunted in sequential order—One, Two, and Three are already dead. As Number Four, John knows his life is hanging by a thread. Living in hiding and constantly on the run with his Cêpan (guardian) Henri, John is tired of changing his identity and living in fear. When they settle in the small town of Paradise, Ohio, John decides he is finally ready to stop running. He integrates into high school, makes friends like Sam Goode, and falls for Sarah Hart, a local girl with an artistic soul. However, as he begins to manifest his 'Legacies'—supernatural powers unique to his people—he realizes that the Mogadorians have tracked him down. The tension escalates as the Mogadorians descend upon Paradise, forcing John to step out of the shadows. He must embrace his identity as a protector and a warrior, rather than a victim. Alongside Henri and his new friends, John faces a brutal battle that tests his resolve and his loyalty to a home he barely remembers. The book culminates in an action-packed confrontation that forces John to choose between the safety of his secret life and the responsibility of his heritage. I Am Number Four is a gripping blend of science fiction and high school drama, exploring the themes of belonging, the weight of destiny, and the courage required to stand up against overwhelming odds. It sets the stage for a grand intergalactic conflict, proving that even a refugee from another world can find a reason to fight for Earth, a place that has unexpectedly become his home.

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