Book numbers by rachel ward

Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. 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. Ward is also the greatgranddaughter of william ward, 2nd earl of dudley, governorgeneral of australia 190811, and sister of environmental campaigner and former actress tracy louise ward, duchess of beaufort. Mar 01, 2010 plus, i really loved the last chicken house title i read the supremely excellent raiders ransom by emily diamant, and numbers was a similar competitionwinning novella that was turned into a book.

The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. She knows he always envisioned them together til death do us part. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi.

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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. Numbers by rachel ward numbers is an amazingly creepy yet reassuring book. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. I would recommend numbers to anyone looking for a gritty teen adventure with a bit of a psychological twist, and congrats to rachel. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. 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.

I was exactly the same with numbers it wasnt what i expected. I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. 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. 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. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward. Her grandfathers were william ward, 3rd earl of dudley and the cricketer giles baring.

Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. Mar 07, 2011 last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Its a strong and slightly disturbing story where there is no light at the end of the tunnel and the conclusion sets up nicely for book two. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. Jul 20, 2011 what is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward. 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. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. 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. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability.

Feb 01, 2011 rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. The chaos is a strong sequel that improves upon everything created in the first novel. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. 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. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format.

My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. 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. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. In rachel ward s numbers, soon all eyes hold the same date, thrusting jem and her reckless boyfriend into an explosive. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television direc numbers. 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. One could describe such an ability as a gift but, understandably, jem sees it as a burden. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. May 07, 2017 this book is written is from a young girls perspective. She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a while. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. 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. 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.

Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism.

She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. I disliked this book so much, i cant bring myself to care though. Numbers by rachel wardphilip ardagh on a lifeaffirming tale of a troubled teenager who foresees death. So despite my frustration with being kept in the dark, i can completely understand why ward has written the book this way, and i think it works. The book ends on a cliffhanger, and im definitely hooked. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. 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. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Num8ers series by rachel ward goodreads share book. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else.

But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. When her eyes meet someone elses, a number pops into her head. I think the blurb makes it sound like a big world all encompassing story, a bit like the hunger games, but the actual story, focusing so closely on jem and spider and their relationship, just is not what you think from the outside. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Ward owes me the few hours of my life i spent reading this book. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store.

Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Here is a book that has the reader cheering for the underdogsthe bad guysbecause ward does such a fine job of making them multidimensional and likeable, even though theyre punks. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. 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. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. Its about a girl who can see peoples death date when she looks them in the eye. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. My first novel, numbers, was published in january 2009, and was shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize, longlisted for the carnegie medal and won regional prizes in the uk and germany including the angus book award, the oxfordshire book award and the salisbury schools book award. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route.