He was fifteen years old during the first book's events and sixteen in the rest of the series. It is said in the book that he and Henri have never stayed in one place for too long over the risk of exposure. John's wish was to just be a normal kid. Because of this, instead of laying low, he has unintentionally attracted a lot of attention, causing him and Henri to hop from state to state with them finally settling down in Paradise, Ohio. Number Four is the next Pittacus Lore. He was portrayed by Alex Pettyfer in the film adaptation.