Try to remember this: The Rise of Nine is the third episode in the I Am Number Four series. And the numbers aren't over: Six, Seven, and protagonist John are racing frantically to find the Garde before the destroyers of Lorien annihilate Earth. Fortunately, this paperback original requires no calculator; it keeps you throttling forward from one action-packed page to the next.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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.
Justine Magazine
This is a can’t-put-it-down book.
The Horn Book
Riveting.
Booklist
Terrifically propulsive.
Chicago Tribune
There’s genuine suspense…it’s easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet.
Michael Bay
PRAISE FOR THE I AM NUMBER FOUR SERIES: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.
The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books
“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.
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
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.
