When he was a little boy, adam learned about the numbers. Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. 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. Harry potter complete book series special edition boxed set. 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. Numbers by rachel ward numbers is an amazingly creepy yet reassuring book. 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. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011.
Book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot.
When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique to that person. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. She knows he always envisioned them together til death do us part. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An actress with ward as the surname and a first name, rachel, is rachel ward from oxfordshire, united kingdom. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam.
The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. When her eyes meet someone elses, a number pops into her head. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. 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. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. 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. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. 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. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. 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 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a. Wards husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. 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.
Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ive been writing for about 10 years, and have published the numbers trilogy. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers.
Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. 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. 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. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route.
Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. 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. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances.