She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. 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. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Mar 01, 2010 the book smugglers blog archive book giveaway. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. 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. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about.
Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. Num8ers series by rachel ward meet your next favorite book. 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. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. Feb 01, 2010 jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed.
See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. 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. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. She lives in bath, englandwhere some of the story takes place. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009.
Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. 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. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. An actress with ward as the surname and a first name, rachel, is rachel ward from oxfordshire, united kingdom. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers.
Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers.
When he was a little boy, adam learned about the numbers. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route.
Wards husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. 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. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Numbers and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sarah loves adam, but cant bear the thought that every time he looks in her eyes, he can see her dying. Rachel ward, crecio en bookham, surrey reino unido. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. 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. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. 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, 9781905294930, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london.
Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon.
Aug 25, 2012 for issues, i do not own any of the music, videos, or photos used in this video. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. 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. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Mar 26, 20 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. For issues, i do not own any of the music, videos, or photos used in this video. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. 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. Ive been writing for about 10 years, and have published the numbers trilogy. She knows he always envisioned them together til death do us part. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it.
Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the first chapter of numbers, which is her debut novel. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. 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. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. 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. 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. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. All credit goes to the makers or authors of the music, photos, and videos.
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