You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. 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. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. 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. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. 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 debut novel. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees the same date, six months in the future, in nearly everyone around him in the london of 2026. 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. Numbers was a fastpaced read that offers both an interesting premise and a realistic, fresh teen voice from debut author rachel ward. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. 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. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. Numbers by rachel ward may 43 april 53 march 5 bloglovin followers. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Numbers by rachel ward pdf free download ebook books library. 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. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Numbers the chaos is a strong sequel that improves upon everything raised in the first novel. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. Im relieved and a little bit proud that the whole series is out now, and i really hope that those who have enjoyed the first two books will like this. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Feb 23, 2012 when jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Numbers was a book i had on my toread list for a very long time, but just hadnt had a chance to pick up. 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. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. Jan 19, 2015 numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. An actress with ward as the surname and a first name, rachel, is rachel ward from oxfordshire, united kingdom.
Rachel ward and deanna needell received the ima prize in mathematics and applications in 2016. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. 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. Thats why i was pissed off when i got to my favorite haunt down by the canal and found someone had got there before me. Adam can see peoples deaths, but he cant accept them. The book follows the adventure of social outcast jem and her new found friend spider, as they flee from the. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Jan 23, 2015 rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing.
See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. The chaos takes place 16 years after the end of numbers. I thought the idea was very interesting, but for some reason i had an expectation that it would be very similar to other paranormal romance books. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go.
Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. 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. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. 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. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book.
Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother.
Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Adam, jem and spiders son, is now 15 and living in weston the town by the sea that jem and spider were trying to escape to with his nan, val. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes.
Sarah loves adam, but cant bear the thought that every time he looks in her eyes, he can see her dying. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Adam has trouble dealing with his awful gift, and when he realises that everyone around him has the same series of numbers, he becomes deeply afraid of what might happen in 2025. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel.
I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. Rachel ward with the chaos i wanted to show that all the decisions we make, big or small, can change the course of our lives. Rachel ward has the talent to set any pulse racing and the skill to keep the suspense ticking all the way to the final page, paragraph and even sentence. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. Num8ers series by rachel ward meet your next favorite book.
Things on earth are changing and the sea is staring to reclaim her land. Apr 06, 2010 video for school book trailer project. Feb 01, 2010 jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. The story line was great, and i loved the way she actively incorporated mystery, suspicion and action all into the story equally. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.
Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Numbers by rachel ward numbers is an amazingly creepy yet reassuring book.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a. For issues, i do not own any of the music, videos, or photos used in this video. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize.
Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. I would recommend numbers to anyone looking for a gritty teen adventure with a bit of a psychological twist, and congrats to rachel. Numbers by rachel wardphilip ardagh on a lifeaffirming tale of a troubled teenager who foresees death. 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. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prize winning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, her. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Ward s husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. All credit goes to the makers or authors of the music, photos, and videos. 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 novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. Numbers 01 rachel ward englische bucher kaufen ex libris. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to.
But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material.
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