The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Hilary mantel, keith miller, andrew motion, paul muldoon, jeremy noeltod, joyce carol oates, peter parker, marjorie perloff, rachel. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. 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 a tender, touchingly real love story. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. She lives in bath, englandwhere some of the story takes place.
Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward. Numbers was then followed on by two more books to create the trilogy, these books. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Rachel later came to the attention of chicken house at a local writers surgery and was signed to chicken house as a result.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. 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. For instance, the november 1989 number prints glowing pullquotes about philip. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Since jem died, adam has lived by the sea with his greatgrandmother, val. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher.
The blurb alludes to a lifechanging, world shattering. Numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Although set in presentday, numbers and the other books in the. Explore books by rachel ward with our selection at. Told in the first person, this is jems story of the time spent with her friend spider. Editor january 4, 2016 15 books mentioned 19 30 min read. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. When he looks in someones eyes, he not only sees the date of their death.
Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. Buy numbers unabridged by ward, rachel, coomes, sarah isbn. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability.
Ward writes that she first had the idea for the book after the murder of. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward book cover, description, publication. Buy numbers book online at low prices in india numbers. Main character jemna called jem 15 years old can see peoples death dates doesnt want to have any friends her mother died when she was a child lives with her foster mother karen fall in love with spider smokes sometimes main character terry dawson to understand the story jem was. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. Shame the blurb on the back gave away three quarters of the plot, but i loved the writing, the broad scope of. Rachel ward books, author biography, and reading level. Everything about this books packaging the cover, the blurb screams scifi.
Here is a book that has the reader cheering for the underdogsthe bad guysbecause ward does such a fine job of making them multidimensional and likeable, even though theyre punks. 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. Rachel mustered the courage to glance at him, but her gaze slid away again. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards 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, her breakout debut novel. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. The rise of the literary blurb in the twentieth century from occasional to ubiquitous is. The number of children who experienced chronic extreme poverty, living on. Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. Purchase numbers by rachel ward on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite childrens young adults books delivered to you in south africa.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. The chaos, was released in june 2010 and the third and final book in the series, numbers 3. I got this book as a christmas present from my aunt thank you.
Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism. 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. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. He goes on to poke fun at the book jacket cliches in fiction, their agile. Limited signed copies are available at target and booksamillion.
The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. But as the story steers, the story started to edge more towards those cliche young adult adventurous novels and had less of its own creativity. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. What starts as a simple extrasensory gimmick grows into an increasingly engrossing and aucourant plot line involving terrorism, class tensions, and youth. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family.
She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Im relieved and a little bit proud that the whole series is out now, and i really hope that those who have enjoyed the first two books will like this. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Numbers is one of those books thats difficult to classify. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. One of these short stories formed the first chapter of numbers, which has.
Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. Since her mothers death, 15yearold jem has kept a secret. Two powerful nonfiction books, hillbilly elegy by j. The story line was great, and i loved the way she actively incorporated mystery, suspicion and action all into the story equally. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers.
Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Now living in london, adam cant help but clock how many peoples numbers are in january 2027. The chaos by rachel ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of these short stories formed the basis of the idea for numbers. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. 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.
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