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John Smith is een jongen met buitengewone krachten. Op de vlucht voor zijn vijanden duikt hij onder op een middelbare school in Amerika, waar hij de populaire Sarah Hart ontmoet. Maar John weet dat hij ooit gevonden zal worden en dan zal hij moeten strijden voor het voortbestaan van zijn volk... Ze kregen Nummer Een in Maleisië te pakken. Nummer Twee in Engeland. En Nummer Drie in Kenia. Ze werden alledrie gedood. Ik ben Nummer Vier. Ik ben de volgende. We kwamen hier met ons negenen. We zien eruit als jullie. We praten als jullie. We leven net als jullie. Maar we zijn anders. We kunnen dingen doen waar jullie alleen maar van kunnen dromen. We hebben krachten die jullie wildste dromen te boven gaan. We zijn sterker en sneller dan alles en iedereen. We zijn de superhelden uit jullie films en stripverhalen. Maar we zijn echt. Ons plan was om te groeien, om te trainen en sterker te worden. Om één te worden en de strijd aan te gaan. Maar voordat we er klaar voor waren, vonden zij ons. Nu jagen zij op ons en zijn we op de vlucht. We proberen onopgemerkt door het leven te gaan, op plekken waar je nooit zou denken om ons te zoeken. We gaan op in de massa en leven als jullie buren, vrienden, klasgenoten, zonder dat jullie het in de gaten hebben. Maar zij weten het wel...

We dachten dat het ergste voorbij was. Na tien jaar waren we eindelijk herenigd en ontdekten we de waarheid over ons verleden. We trainden en werden elke dag sterker. Maar we hadden nooit gedacht dat de Mogadoren een van onze eigen Gardes tegen ons op zou zetten. En nu is Acht Dood. Ik zou alles doen om hem weer terug te brengen. Mijn hele leven ben ik al voor de Mogadoren op de vlucht - ze hebben alles van me afgenomen. maar dat houdt nu op. De strijd gaat door, en ik zal niet rusten voor ik ze allemaal vernietigd heb.

It has been over a year since the invasion of Earth was thwarted. Taylor Cook thought of the invasion as just a bad dream. She'd heard about teens who were suddenly developing incredible abilities, but she had never really believed it. Not until the day she discovered she was one of them -a human with Legacies. Now Taylor is being sent off to the Human Garde Academy. A place where teens from across the globe can learn to control their new powers and discover what they are truly capable of. But not everyone thinks that's the best use of their talents. And the teens may need to use their Legacies sooner than they ever imagined.

Set in the pulse-pounding world of I Am Number Four, this fast-paced action-packed thriller follows the gifted students of The Human Garde Academy. When teenagers around the globe develop new superpowers - new Legacies, the Garde create an Academy where they can develop their gifts safely and a group of friends dubbed 'Fugitive Six' banded together to ensure the Academy's continued safety. But a mysterious organisation is threatening everything they stand for. An organisation that was behind the disappearance of numerous gifted teens. An organisation much closer to home than they think.

The perfect companion book to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Secret Histories is a collection of three action-packed novellas by bestselling author Pittacus Lore! Originally published as the e-novellas The Search for Sam, The Last Days of Lorien, and The Forgotten Ones, now, for the first time ever, they are together in one print volume. The Search for Sam follows the rogue Mogadorian Adam on his journey of redemption as he finds the key to saving both Sam Goode and his father, Malcolm. The Last Days of Lorien reveals how the fight began with the once-peaceful planet being taken by surprise and attacked. The Forgotten Ones is the riveting continuation of Adam’s story, in which he uncovers an incredible secret that will turn the tide for the Garde. You know the truth about the Mogadorians’ invasion of Earth and the Garde who will do anything to defeat them—yet there is still so much to learn. The stories in Secret Histories will help you get the answers you seek, but they will not help you stop the coming war. Only the Garde can save our planet.

The seventh and final installment in the bestselling I Am Number Four series delivers a breathtaking conclusion to the Garde’s saga. As the Mogadorians invade Earth, the Garde must find a way to end the conflict. Partnering with the US military, they realize they need an army of their own. Reinforcements come from an unexpected source: teenagers worldwide, like John Smith’s best friend, Sam, who have developed unique abilities. John and his allies must reach these gifted teens before the Mogadorians do, or risk their enemies exploiting them for a sinister agenda. With everything taken from him—his home, family, friends, and the one he loves—John grapples with the decision to put more lives at risk. He discovers a powerful new Legacy that could transform him into the ultimate weapon. Faced with the choice to save the world or rely on the strength of unity, John must confront his own limits. This epic young adult series is a must-read for fans of action-packed science fiction, comparable to The Fifth Wave, The Maze Runner, and Ender’s Game. Don’t miss the first book in the new spin-off series, Generation One.

For years the Garde have fought the Mogadorians in secret, but now the invasion has begun. If the Garde can't find a way to stop the Mogs, humanity will suffer the same fate as the Lorien: annihilation. When the Elders sent the Garde to Earth, they had a plan -- one which the Garde are finally starting to understand. A group of the Garde traveled to an ancient pyramid in Mexico where they awoke a power that had been hidden for generations. Now this power can save the world or destroy it. It will all depend on who wields it

This sequel to Pittacus Lore’s Generation One is the second book in an epic new series set in the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series. Newcomers as well as fans of the original series will devour this fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi adventure that’s perfect for fans of Marvel’s X-Men, Alexandra Bracken’s Darkest Minds trilogy, and Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series. The Human Garde Academy was created in the aftermath of an alien invasion of Earth. It was meant to provide a safe haven for teens across the globe who were suddenly developing incredible powers known as Legacies. Taylor Cook was one of the newest students and had no idea if she’d ever fit in. But when she was mysteriously abducted, her friends broke every rule in the book to save her. In the process, they uncovered a secret organization that was not only behind Taylor’s kidnapping but also the disappearance of numerous teens with abilities. An organization that has dark roots in the Loric’s past, untold resources, and potentially even a mole at their own school. Now these friends, who have become known to other students as the “Fugitive Six,” must work together to bring this mysterious group to an end before they can hurt anyone else.

In the fifth installment of the bestselling I Am Number Four series, the Garde face devastating losses. Number Five has betrayed them, Eight is lost, and Ella has been kidnapped, leaving the team scattered. In Chicago, John forms an unexpected alliance with Adam, a Mogadorian defector who knows their secrets and the location of their command base near Washington, DC. However, during their assault, John discovers that the Mogadorians have initiated their ultimate invasion. Meanwhile, Six, Nine, and Marina navigate the Florida Everglades, pursuing the traitorous Five. Marina develops a new Legacy that empowers her to fight back, but her desire for revenge risks consuming her. Though the Garde appears fractured, they remain determined to resist. As long as one member stands, the battle for Earth's survival continues. This thrilling young adult series appeals to fans of action-packed science fiction, comparable to The Fifth Wave, The Maze Runner, and Ender’s Game. The fight for Earth rages on, with more adventures in the series and an exciting spin-off, Generation One, waiting to be explored.

Contains three ebook novellas telling the backstories of some of your favourite characters. This title includes 'Six's Legacy', 'Nine's Legacy', and 'The Fallen Legacies'.