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Num8ers is rachel ward s debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. Im happy to help with your book project or presentation for school. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. The chaos returns with jems son, adam, who as we discovered at the end of the last book can see the numbers as well. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I will not recap the plot since so many others have done so already. Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her. Waiting for the london eye, she sees everyone in the queue has the same number something terrible is going to happen. Buy the paperback book numbers by rachel ward at indigo. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism.

She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that. Ward books, montgomery ward sewing machine, abcs numbers picture books adult fiction books, books numbered copy, new age nonfiction books, bill ward art paintings, rachel mcadams, gatti ward. 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.

May 01, 2011 rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. The chaos by rachel ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children.

The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. This time around, however, the stakes are much, much higher. Rachel ward is a master at weaving a storyline that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Its about a girl who can see peoples death date when she looks them in the eye. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.

Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. If youve read numbers and would like to send me your thoughts, please do. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Ive been writing for about 10 years, and have published the numbers trilogy. 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 book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel.

When jem looks into peoples eyes, she can see their number. The story line was great, and i loved the way she actively incorporated mystery, suspicion and action all into the story equally. 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. Chapter one there are places where 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. Im a fortysomething author of books for young adults. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. The book people reading group message board literary chat the mobile library. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us.

When he sees that everyone around him has the same date in their eyes 2025 he becomes deeply afraid. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. 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. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children.

Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Ive had sensible jobs for 25 years, and now im a writer too.

The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. 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 gives good description on the setting and of the characters. I truly loved a lot of the choices rachel ward made in this book, because i never really felt like she was holding back. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi.

Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. The action never stops in this mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths. Numbers was a fastpaced read that offers both an interesting premise and a realistic, fresh teen voice from debut author rachel ward. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Based on this book, i would not read any more of rachels peices. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. When he was a little boy, adam learned about the numbers. The chaos by rachel ward the curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel. 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.

Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. 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. Unanswered questions what are the different hardware that will be needed by producer of. Knowing that nothing lasts forever, jem avoids relationships, but when she meets a boy called spider, and they. 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. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. Ive found that one of the best things about being a published writer is when people whove read the book tell you their reactions. When he looks in someones eyes, he not only sees the date of their death.

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 see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. Dates predicting with brute accuracy each persons death. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983. Maybe they can find happiness together, if only in the brief time that remains before his expiration. Apr 06, 2010 numbers rachel ward vanessa capozzolo. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book.

Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. 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. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul, but when jem looks into a persons eyes she sees numbers. Adam sees that everyone around him has the same date january 2027.

She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Feb 23, 2012 when jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. I would recommend numbers to anyone looking for a gritty teen adventure with a bit of a psychological twist, and congrats to rachel on a solid debut. Numbers by rachel ward page 4 the book people reading.

What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward. Infinity is creepy good it is the most original series and storyline that ive had the pleasure to read in a very long time. 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. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about to get tougher. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming.

Book 2, the chaos, continues in this same thread, but with a few twists. 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. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. 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. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. When her eyes meet someone elses, a number pops into her head the date. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers.

She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. Jems voice is always authentic and utterly human, by turns filled with wonder and triumph, and hopelessness and despair. I live in bath, england, with my husband, two teenagers, dog, cat and chickens. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction.