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Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. When he sees that everyone around him has the same date in their eyes 2025 he becomes deeply afraid. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Mar 07, 2011 last year, i read and truly enjoyed 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. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. 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. See all books authored by rachel ward, including numbers, and the chaos, and more on. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. 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. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Dates predicting with brute accuracy each persons death. Today sheena wilkinsons new book, star by star, is published by little island books.

Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. 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 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. Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother. Book 1 characters rachel ward this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of numbers. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Rachel vansickleward and kevin wallsten tell the story of contemporary birth control policy and the role that women played in it. She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with 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.

Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. The story line was great, and i loved the way she actively incorporated mystery, suspicion and action all into the story equally. Jem initially tries to stay away from spider because she sees numbers associated with every person with whom she makes eye contact. First, they chart the twists and turns of a fascinating, controversial and consequentia. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. 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. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Rachel later came to the attention of chicken house at a local writers surgery and was signed to chicken house as a result. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother.

Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Not so easy to move on when the anger youve got is what keeps you going. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author.

Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances publishers weekly. 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. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011.

One of these short stories formed the first chapter of numbers, which has. 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. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Second book of the numbers trilogy takes up with the son, adam, who sees massive deaths in london on 112027 and makes an effort to warn people. 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.

Apr 06, 2010 numbers rachel ward vanessa capozzolo. Costarred with richard chamberlain in the thorn birds. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Is numbers by rachel ward a movie or is going to be a.

Any issuesproblems i had with this series have vanished after. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. The chaos, was released in june 2010 and the third and final book in the series, numbers 3. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave.

Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.

Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. 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. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide.

Here is a book that has the reader cheering for the underdogs the bad guysbecause ward does such a fine job of making them multidimensional and likeable, even though theyre punks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My first john grisham and, boy oh boy, did i enjoy this book. Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut novel. Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. I really enjoyed reading it and admire the way it balances wideranging political and social issues with personal stories of. The chaos by rachel ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. The biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes.

Is it going to be a movie or is it already a movie. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. She also appeared in the 1982 film dead men dont wear plaid and the 1984 film against all odds. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the.

Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. I really enjoyed reading it and admire the way it balances wideranging political and social issues with personal stories of individual courage. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Numbers quotes by rachel ward goodreads share book. 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. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. Links numbers is published by the chicken house, a plucky, highly individual, childrens book publishing company with an enthusiasm for finding new writers, artists and ideas. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to.

Spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. The chaos by rachel ward jenns bookshelves skip to content skip to content home2011 challenges.