Nine gifted teens are hunted across Earth by a relentless enemy—and one of them is running out of time to unlock his power. Packed with high-stakes chases, secret legacies, and a race to unite the scattered, I Am Number Four launches a propulsive saga of survival and destiny.
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If you loved John’s urgent race to stay ahead of the Mogadorians in I Am Number Four, you'll be hooked by Thomas’s desperate need to escape the deadly maze and uncover the secrets of his past. The plot is relentless, packed with action, and every chapter drives the characters closer to their goal.
If you enjoyed watching John, Sam, and Six form a tight-knit group to fight for survival in I Am Number Four, you’ll love the diverse cast of superheroes in Renegades. The story brings together characters with different backgrounds and powers, forcing them to work as a team while navigating trust and betrayal.
If you were drawn to John’s transformation from a hidden alien teen to a courageous fighter in I Am Number Four, you’ll relate to Day and June in Legend. Both characters face challenges that force them to grow, question their beliefs, and step into roles far bigger than themselves.
If the rapid-fire action and constant sense of danger in I Am Number Four kept you turning pages, you’ll be gripped by Cassie’s journey in The 5th Wave. The story is packed with edge-of-your-seat moments as she races to survive an alien invasion and rescue her brother.
If you liked the blend of alien abilities, secrecy, and the tension of hiding in plain sight from powerful enemies in I Am Number Four, you’ll find the same thrills in Animorphs: The Invasion. Jake and his friends discover they can morph into animals and must secretly fight against an alien invasion, all while pretending to be ordinary kids.
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