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The Power of Six: Lorien Legacies Book 2
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Power of Six: Lorien Legacies Book 2
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Pittacus Lore
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Series | The Lorien Legacies |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 130 |
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Category/Genre | Science fiction |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780141047850
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Classifications | Dewey:813.6 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Publication Date |
12 April 2012 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The second instalment in the pulse-racing Lorien Legacies series - the No.1 bestseller in hardback now in paperback They caught Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. They tried to catch Number Four in Ohio . . . and failed. I am Number Seven. And I'm ready to fight. I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened to John Smith. To the world he's a mystery, but to me . . . he's one of us. Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us, if we all still believe in our mission. 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 ready 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 might be strong enough to bring the six of us together?
Author Biography
Pittacus Lore is Lorien's ruling elder. He has been on Earth for the last twelve years preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. His whereabouts are unknown. The first book in his Lorien Legacies series, I Am Number Four, is now a major Disney motion picture and is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games.
Reviews"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 "Action-packed."--Publishers Weekly "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) "Riveting."--The Horn Book "Terrifically propulsive."--Booklist "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 "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 "There's genuine suspense...it's easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet."--Chicago Tribune "This is a can't-put-it-down book."--Justine Magazine Praise for I AM NUMBER FOUR: "Number Four is a hero for this generation."--Michael Bay, director of Transformers
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