The Rise of Nine (Paperback) by Pittacus Lore

About the Book

In Lore's third novel in the "New York Times"-bestselling I Am Number Four series, the stakes are higher than ever as John, Six, and Seven try desperately to find the rest of the Garde before it's too late.

Book Synopsis

The third book of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series!

The Mogadorians who destroyed the planet Lorien continue to hunt for the Garde, the small group of Loric survivors who have taken refuge on Earth. During a dangerous mission at a Mog base in West Virginia, John found and rescued the brutish Nine. But even with their combined powers, special abilities known as Legacies, the pair barely escaped with their lives. And in the process, John's best friend, Sam Goode, was lost and taken captive by the enemy.

In order to save him--and our world--John and Nine must join forces with Six and Seven who have been battling the Mogs in Spain, and who are now trying to locate Number Eight in India. The Garde must come together before it is too late. They are Lorien and Earth's only hope.

Michael Bay, director of Transformers, raved: "Number Four is a hero for this generation." This epic young adult series 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 Ender's Game.

The battle for Earth's survival wages on. Read the rest of the series: #4: The Fall of Five, #5: The Revenge of Seven, #6: The Fate of Ten, and #7: United as One.

Don't miss the first book in the brand new I Am Number Four spin-off series: Generation One.

From the Back Cover

They know the charm is broken.

They know we're vulneralbe alone.

They are determinded to find us.

They want to finish what they started.

But they'll have to fight us first.

We are joining forces.

We are stronger together.

We are prepared to sacrifice everything.

Power in numbers will save us all.

Review Quotes

"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, Best Book of the Month Review

"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

"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 THE I AM NUMBER FOUR SERIES: "Number Four is a hero for this generation."--Michael Bay, director of Transformers