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The Power of Six ( Lorien Legacies) (Hardcover) by Pittacus Lore

The Power of Six ( Lorien Legacies) (Hardcover) by Pittacus Lore
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> The follow-up to the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "I Am Number Four." John Smith is Number Four. He has just met Number Six, and he knows the survival and the fate of Lorien--and Earth--now rest in their hands. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p><strong>The second book of the #1 </strong><em><strong>New York Times</strong></em><strong> bestselling I Am Number Four series!</strong></p><p>In the beginning, nine aliens left their home planet Lorien when it fell under attack by the evil Mogadorians. They scattered on Earth and went into hiding. They look like ordinary teenagers but have extraordinary powers. The Mogs have come for them. They killed Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England, and Number Three in Kenya. They tried to get John Smith, Number Four, in Ohio--but they failed.</p><p>Now John has joined forces with Number Six, and they are on the run. But they are not alone. Already John and Six have inspired Marina, Number Seven, who has been hiding in Spain. She's been following the news of what's happening, and she's certain this is the sign she's been waiting for. It's time to come together.</p><p>Michael Bay, director of <em>Transformers</em>, raved: "Number Four is a hero for this generation." This epic story is perfect for fans of action-packed science fiction like The Fifth Wave series by Rick Yancey, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner, and Orson Scott Card's <em>Ender's Game</em>. </p><p>The battle for Earth's survival wages on. Don't miss the rest of the series: #3: <em>The Rise of Nine</em>, #4: <em>The Fall of Five</em>, #5: <em>The Revenge of Seven</em>, #6: <em>The Fate of Ten</em>, and #7: <em>United as One</em>.</p><p><strong>Don't miss the first book in the brand-new I Am Number Four spin-off series: <em>Generation One</em>.</strong></p> <p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br> <p>I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he's a mystery. But to me . . . he's one of us.</p><p>Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us--if we all still believe in our mission. How can I know? There are six of us left. We're hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another . . . but our Legacies are developing, and soon we'll be equipped to fight. Is John Number Four, and is his appearance the sign I've been waiting for? And what about Number Five and Six? Could one of them be the raven-haired girl with the stormy eyes from my dreams? The girl with powers that are beyond anything I could ever imagine? The girl who may be strong enough to bring the six of us together?</p><p>They caught Number One in Malaysia.<br />Number Two in England.<br />And Number Three in Kenya.<br />They tried to catch Number Four in Ohio--and failed.</p><p>I am Number Seven. One of six still alive.</p><p>And I'm ready to fight.</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> "Action-packed."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> </br></br>"Terrifically propulsive."--<em>Booklist</em> </br></br>"There's genuine suspense...it's easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet."--<em>Chicago Tribune </em> </br></br>"A breathless page-turner of a sci-fi novel that will have readers rooting for the teen alien who must save himself, his human friends, and the planet. So, gear-up sci-fi fans, the battle for Earth is on and there's a new kid in town!"--Amazon.com </br></br>"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) </br></br>"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 </br></br>"Riveting."--The Horn Book </br></br>"The intense pace, bigger-than-life fight scenes, and good vs. evil showdown set up a series that will easily draw in action-oriented sci-fi fans, who will eagerly await the next round."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books </br></br>"This is a can't-put-it-down book."--Justine Magazine </br></br>Praise for I AM NUMBER FOUR: "Number Four is a hero for this generation."--Michael Bay, director of Transformers

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