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Movie · 2011

Is I Am Number Four based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. I Am Number Four is based on the book I Am Number Four by James Frey and Jobie Hughes (2010).

I Am Number Four is part of the Lorien Legacies series.

The movie was released in 2011.

The book behind I Am Number Four

I Am Number Four cover

I Am Number Four

by James Frey and Jobie Hughes · first published 2010 · science fiction, young adult fiction

2010 novel by James Frey.

Lorien Legacies: books by publication date

  1. I Am Number Four (2010)
  2. I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Six's Legacy (2011)
  3. The Power of Six (2011)
  4. The Rise of Nine (2012)
  5. The Fall of Five (2013)
  6. The Revenge of Seven (2014)
  7. The Fate of Ten (2015)
  8. United As One (2016)

Common questions

Is I Am Number Four based on a book?

Yes. I Am Number Four is based on the book I Am Number Four by James Frey and Jobie Hughes (2010).

Who wrote the book I Am Number Four is based on?

I Am Number Four was written by James Frey and Jobie Hughes and first published in 2010.

Is I Am Number Four part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Lorien Legacies series.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read I Am Number Four before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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