Numbers book by rachel ward

Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. 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. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children.

Ward s husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. 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. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Wards husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults.

Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers.

Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers.

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. My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Firsttime author rachel ward is certainly one to watch. 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. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique to that person. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. 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.

A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. 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. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Mar 01, 2010 the book smugglers blog archive book giveaway. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. 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 trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide.

When he was a little boy, adam learned about the numbers. Ive been writing for about 10 years, and have published the numbers trilogy. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Harry potter complete book series special edition boxed set. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. She knows he always envisioned them together til death do us part. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. 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. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england.

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. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. An actress with ward as the surname and a first name, rachel, is rachel ward from oxfordshire, united kingdom. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. When she was really young, she would proudly recite the numbers of people passing. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. 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.

Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2. 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 loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. Numbers by rachel ward numbers is an amazingly creepy yet reassuring book. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward.

The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. 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. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london.

Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Its all in the eyes children and teenagers the guardian. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. Burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. May 07, 2017 this book is written is from a young girls perspective.

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. 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. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death.

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. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships.

The book follows the adventure of social outcast jem and her new found friend spider, as they flee from the. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. 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.

Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. 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. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. 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. 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.