Description

In this stunning 144-page prequel novella to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series, discover what really happened in the final days of the doomed planet from the eyes of Sandor—who would go on to become the reluctant Cêpan to Number Nine.

Sandor was tired of being a teenager, tired of going to school and obeying his teachers and playing by his parents' rules. He enjoyed breaking the rules rather than following them. But when he makes one mistake too many, Sandor's life takes an unexpected turn, and he is forced join the Lorien Defense Academy.

Sandor had never believed in the crazy idea that Lorien needed to defend itself—Lorien was a peaceful planet, with no apparent enemies. But when Mogadorians suddenly attack, Sandor learns how real that threat was. Now Sandor is one of only a handful of Loric left alive, and the fate of Lorien is in their hands.

About the author(s)

Pittacus Lore is Lorien's ruling Elder. He has been on Earth preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. He finished recounting the story of the invasion of Earth in the I Am Number Four series and is now ready to tell another story. His whereabouts are unknown.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE LORIEN LEGACIES SERIES: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.” — Michael Bay, director of Transformers

“I Am Number Four is a breathless page-turner of a sci-fi novel....The battle for Earth is on and there’s a new kid in town!” — Amazon.com, Best Book of the Month Review

There’s genuine suspense…it’s easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet.” — Chicago Tribune

“Terrifically propulsive.” — Booklist

“Action-packed.” — Publishers Weekly

“Riveting.” — The Horn Book

“This is a can’t-put-it-down book.” — Justine Magazinel

“The action is taut, the characters are fascinating, and the fact that the teens are slowly finding one another and learning about Lorien secrets is sure to yield an impressive all-out battle down the road. This series continues to head in interesting directions.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Lore picks up and expands on a strong premise that originated in the first novel. An intriguing potential romantic triangle brewing between John, Six, and Sam adds layers as they search for answers.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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