But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number. May 07, 2017 this book is written is from a young girls perspective. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. Burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships.
Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Ward s husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. Actor rachel ward has written a gem though i wish she had left out the sex stuff as it is a great concept without it and now i can only promote it to older students. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. Mar 01, 2010 the book smugglers blog archive book giveaway. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults.
Its all in the eyes children and teenagers the guardian. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An actress with ward as the surname and a first name, rachel, is rachel ward from oxfordshire, united kingdom.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Harry potter complete book series special edition boxed set. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. The chaos is another action packed, character driven book by rachel ward that had me skipping sleep in favor of reading just one more page. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher.
Jan 11, 2010 in rachel ward s numbers, soon all eyes hold the same date, thrusting jem and her reckless boyfriend into an explosive realizationand their warpspeed attempt to escape. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, which is her debut novel. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Wards husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format.
My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. I love searching online and finding out about books and writers, so i thought id do the decent thing and give readers a peek into my world. In rachel wards numbers, soon all eyes hold the same date, thrusting jem and her reckless boyfriend into an explosive realizationand their warpspeed attempt to. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Nov 08, 2008 i would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Firsttime author rachel ward is certainly one to watch. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh.
Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon. Jemma marsh, known to her friends as jem, is fifteen years old and living with a foster mom, karen, when she meets a young black boy named terry, know to his friends as spider. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. This book is good for people who enjoy romance and thriller, as there is a lot of both genres all the way through the book.
Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book follows the adventure of social outcast jem and her new found friend spider, as they flee from the. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. She knows he always envisioned them together til death do us part. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. When she was really young, she would proudly recite the numbers of people passing. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. In the tradition of dark young adult novels, rachel ward enters the scene with numbers, a bleak story about 15yearold jem, who has the ability to predict the exact date of peoples deaths.
Ive been writing for about 10 years, and have published the numbers trilogy. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Numbers by rachel ward numbers is an amazingly creepy yet reassuring book. If you are looking for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat than i highly recommend reading the chaos by rachel ward. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Rachel ward won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of her debut novel, numbers. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. Mar 26, 20 in the tradition of dark young adult novels, rachel ward enters the scene with numbers, a bleak story about 15yearold jem, who has the ability to predict the exact date of peoples deaths.
I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. The theme of the book of numbers is the journey to the promised land of canaan asked in books and literature who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. And while it is understandable that the author would want to stay in character, the writing style of this book seems a little amateur, in that it is difficult to grasp a deeper meaning from the book because a lot of the characters thoughts seem predictable and superfluous. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go.
Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, her breakout debut novel. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique to that person. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Though shes not entirely typical, as most troubled teens dont see the death dates of every person they meet, floating in eight stark numerals over each head. Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
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