Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. Feb 23, 2012 when jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Adamthe child conceived in tragedy in numbers 2010is a father now himself, caretaker to his. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon.
The main characters in the book unwind are conner lassiter, risa ward and lev calder. But these number are different they are numbers numbers series. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. The biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye spider the person that let jem take a. I still adored them, even though they are flawed as people. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Wanted for questioning after fleeing the scene of an apparent terrorist attack, jem and spider go on the runa prospect made all the more daunting for jem because she knows that spiders number is up in just a few days.
Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Adam and sarah are just as real in this book as the one before. Numbers by rachel ward 9781905294930paperback lovereading. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye.
It describes moses taking two population censuses, hence the name numbers. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Told in the first person, this is jems story of the time spent with her friend spider. Numbers by rachel wardphilip ardagh on a lifeaffirming tale of a troubled teenager who foresees death. Rachels book leaped off the page as a must for screen adaptation. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. 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. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis.
Numbers quotes by rachel ward goodreads share book. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. An arresting followup to rachel wards debut novel numbers. I didnt always agree with jems choices but due to her gift or curse i couldnt really blame her. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. I truly loved a lot of the choices rachel ward made in this book, because i never really felt like she was holding back. Jan 19, 2015 numbers by rachel ward amazon hive booksnumbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward.
Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. Response must be less that 100,000 characters thank you for your feedback back to top. The drowning by rachel ward 9781908435361paperback. Like sometimes, when things are confusing, we try and make sense of it our own way. To say that this book wasnt what i expected would be an understatement. The chaos is a riveting and frightening story with nuanced and compelling characters. 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. May 20 book of the month from the bestselling author of numbers, comes the first in. Numbers quotes showing of 39 you get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave.
The main characters in this one are the same as numbers 2. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. Alice dangelo the beginning was good, but once you get halfway. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. Adamthe child conceived in tragedy in numbers 2010is a father now himself, caretaker to his girlfriend sarahs daughter mia.
It took a while to warm up to her though but once i did i really felt for her. Mar 07, 2011 last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. This is a great story for teenagers and adults alike packed with thrills, tension and heart. 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. Numbers 2 the chaos by rachel ward published by chicken house 2010 adam sees numbers when he looks in peoples eyes he can see thei. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Its such a great book, and its a really fast read too. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Rachel ward numbers 3 books collection pack set infinity, the chaos, numbers jan 1, 2014. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. A fantastic premise, brilliantly recognisable characters and a pageturning thriller set in the real contemporary london. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers.
Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. Spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a. Its a warmhearted book, full of likeable characters, especially alice the wife 22 of the title struggling to make. 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. My first john grisham and, boy oh boy, did i enjoy this book. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Although set in presentday, numbers and the other books in the. 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. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Jems voice is always authentic and utterly human, by turns filled with wonder and triumph, and hopelessness and despair.
Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. Rachel ward author of numbers goodreads share book. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey. 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. Something wasnt right, and i didnt know how to fix it. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Shame the blurb on the back gave away three quarters of the plot, but i loved the writing, the broad scope of this, the neat way grisham pulled the threads of the story together and the. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. 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. From chapters 19 the israelites are preparing for their journey and entry into the promise land.
The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. I wanted something else, but nothing came after the end. When flooding causes adam and nan to move back to london all adam can see anywhere is the numbers 01012027, and they are all violent deaths, so he knows there is something off. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Sarah coomes brings rachel ward s gritty story chicken house, 2010 to life with emotion and intensity. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store.
May 1, 2012 a trilogy that began in the recognizable present concludes in a postapocalyptic dystopic england, 17 years from now. In fact i think thats part of why i loved them, its nice to see characters that arent perfect. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. 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 claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. 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. 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. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Jem and spider are memorable characters, and having just seen the blind side i am. Whatever you do, dont read rachel wards brilliant new thriller in the bath. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot.
The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers. 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 only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. The chaos returns with jems son, adam, who as we discovered at the end of the last book can see the numbers as well. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. To me the characters have the potential to really sell a book and make it interesting and unfortunately i felt like they fell a little bit flat. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. So if youre looking for a quick, fast book to read, pick numbers by rachel ward.
Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances publishers weekly. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers was a book i had on my toread list for a very long time, but just hadnt had a chance to pick up. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format.
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