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The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore follows the story of nine alien children from the planet Lorien, sent to Earth with their guardians to escape an invasion by the ruthless Mogadorians. These children, each endowed with unique powers, live in hiding and train to eventually reclaim their home. The narrative alternates between Number Four, also known as John, on the run in America with his allies, and Number Seven, Marina, in a Spanish convent, developing her abilities. The Lorien children face life-and-death battles as they fight their enemies and seek to unite with the rest of their kind. The story involves themes of violence, orphanhood, and war.