I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Zero Hour cover

I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Zero Hour

Author: Lore, Pittacus

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 5.2
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 69611
Points per Word 0.000158
Page Count 398
Points per Page 0.027638

Description

This book presents three novellas from Pittacus Lore's Lorien Legacies series, including LEGACIES REBORN, LAST DEFENSE, and HUNT FOR THE GARDE. The text contains pervasive profanity and graphic violence.

Quick Summary

Zero Hour brings together three fast-paced novellas that dive deeper into the Lorien Legacies universe, showing how a rag-tag group of alien teens train, fight, and protect Earth from the evil Mogadorians. It's perfect for kids who love high-octane action, secret powers, and a hint of mystery, especially those who've already read the main series and want more backstory on characters like Six and Eight. Parents should be aware that the book contains some strong language and vivid fight scenes, so it's best suited for older middle-graders (around age 12 and up) who can handle that intensity. The stories are short but pack a punch, giving readers a taste of teamwork, sacrifice, and the thrill of discovering hidden abilities without getting bogged down in a long, slow plot. If you're into superhero stories like the X-Men or the action-packed world of The Hunger Games, you'll probably zip through Zero Hour and be itching for the next Lost Files installment.