I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

   I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore is about Number Four, who has come from the planet Lorien. He and eight other outsiders(numbers) have come to fight Mogadorians, so that they can return to Lorien and restore life and its beauty and minerals. Numbers 1-9 are considered aliens that look exactly like humans, have come to Earth to fight Mogadorians from the enemy planet, Mogadore. Number Four has just fled from Florida after the news reached him that Number 3 was dead. Numbers 1-9 have a charm system, given my Pittacus, their Lorien leader. Every time one of them dies, all the other numbers that are alive receive a scar one their leg. This is a form of communication between the numbers until they can get back to Lorien. But, the only way this charm will work is if all the numbers are separated. Once everyone comes together, the charm is broken. Each number is assigned a guardian. The guardian's responsibility is to protect and serve the numbers. Number Four has arrived at Paradise, Ohio, and is starting high school. He makes many mistakes, like bringing too much attention to himself. The mogadorians find Four, and war rages.  This was the first step for freedom, but Four hasn't decided if he should take it or leave it.
     I recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction with a hint of drama. The action in this book keeps you on the edge of your seat. For example, Four runs through a burning house, and comes out perfectly fine. Four is not burned, and he is not hurt. This book also has some humorous parts, like the fact that Four's backstory said that he was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Lastly, there is some drama that adds plot twists. These plot twists will you hooked on this book. For example, Mark, Four's puts cow dung in Four's locker in school. This grabs the attention of the whole school and the mogadorians send Four a fax, saying that they have discovered where four is. All in all, this is a great book that keeps you on the edge of your seat because of the action, humorous parts, and a hint of drama.

-Aarushi Aloni
Ms. Spicer
Periods 8-9