Nine's Legacy (Novella)

 

Title: I Am Number Four: The Lost Files, Nine's Legacy

Author: Pittacus Lore
Pages: 96
Language: PG
Maturity: PG13 (Violent)
Recommendation: Definitely

Level: Middle School/High School

Summary: In this novella, Number Nine is introduced and his background comes into perspective. Number Nine and his Cepan live a luxurious life in a Chicago penthouse where they spend their days training to defeat the Mogadorians. But when a mysterious girl enters Nine's life everything gets turned around.

Review: I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into Nine's head. I loved his mysteriousness when he was released in The Power of Six and was apprehensive to see how he became so "kick-butt". Reading this novella turned out to be the right decision. The growth of Nine from the beginning to the end is amazing and seeing how he became the strong character that we get a glimpse of in The Power of Six really whets your appetite for the third installment in the Lorien Legacies. 

Six's Legacy (Novella)

 

Title: I Am Number Four: The Lost Files, Six's Legacy

Author: Pittacus Lore
Pages: 87
Language: PG
Maturity: PG13 (Violent)
Recommendation: Definitely

Level: Middle School/High School

Summary: How did Number Six get so powerful? Where did she learn to control her legacies so magnificently? In this novella we discover what is behind Number Six, what happened to her cepan, and how she managed to meet and save John just when he needed it. 

Review: Honestly, the majority of the information in this novella is depicted in The Power of Six, but I would definitely read it anyway. The actual events that Six describes to John and Sam are told from Six's point of view and are much more detailed. In fact, if you haven't read The Power of Six, I suggest reading this first as you will go into book two with a better understanding of what Six has been through. I enjoyed this novella and can't wait to read about Number Nine!


Note: As far as I can tell, this is only available electronically.

The Power of Six

Title: The Power of Six
Author: Pittacus Lore
Pages: 416
Language: PG
Maturity: PG13 (Violent)
Recommendation: Definitely

Level: Middle School/High School

Summary: In this thrilling second installment in the Lorien Legacies Series, we follow Sam, John and Six as they try and stay ahead of the Mogadorians and the FBI. Their goal: find the remaining four before the Mogadorians do. Meanwhile, we are introduced to Number Seven who is convinced John Smith is one of the Garde, but is stuck in Spain with a Cepan who has forgotten her reasoning for being on Earth. With love twists, epic battles and devoted friendship, this book is a definite page turner that will leave you wanting!

Review: Amazing sequel! I've decided that Six is probably one of my favorite book characters of all time. In this book, we learn more about Six's past and how she became the kick-butt girl we now know. I also enjoyed being introduced to Marina (Number Seven) and loved following another point of view from a different member of the Garde. If you liked I Am Number Four, then you will thoroughly enjoy The Power of Six!