I will not recap the plot since so many others have done so already. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. Download ebook in pdfepubtuebl format or read online free. Numbers by rachel wardphilip ardagh on a lifeaffirming tale of a troubled teenager who foresees death. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Numbers by rachel ward page 2 the book people reading. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. It wasnt really creepy, dramatic, suspenseful nor intriguing at any grand.
Runes boxed set runes books ebook by ednah walters. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. One of these short stories formed the basis of the idea for numbers. Rachel ward author of numbers goodreads share book. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers. 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. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with. The chaos and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Book 1 themes 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. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. 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. My first john grisham and, boy oh boy, did i enjoy this book.
Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Book 2, the chaos, continues in this same thread, but with a few twists. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Nov 08, 2008 ive been going back and forth on how i wanted to rate this book, and im still not sure its worth a full three stars, but thats what its going to get from me at least for right now. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Orphaned after her mothers overdose, jem has been in foster care for. Jan 19, 2015 numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters.
Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different.
Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Sarah loves adam, but cant bear the thought that every time he looks in her eyes, he can see her dying. 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 guess i was expecting something more maybe different from numbers by rachel ward.
She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. The book people reading group message board literary chat the mobile library. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. 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. Grade 9 upnumbers have a different meaning for 15yearold jem. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. See all books authored by rachel ward, including numbers, and the chaos, and more on. 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. Infinity is creepy good it is the most original series and storyline that ive had the pleasure to read in a very long time. My first novel, numbers, was published in january 2009, and was shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize, longlisted for the carnegie medal and won regional prizes in the uk and germany including the angus book award, the oxfordshire book award and the salisbury schools book award. Numbers by rachel ward 9781905294930paperback lovereading.
Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward book cover, description, publication. Numbers by rachel ward page 4 the book people reading. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Download find the plan bent larsen book book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. 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. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique.
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. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about.
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. Rachel ward, crecio en bookham, surrey reino unido. Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother. Numbers the chaos is a strong sequel that improves upon everything raised in the first novel. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Num8ers series by rachel ward goodreads share book. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. Register now for free access to our ebooks, all available as epub and kindle mobi books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
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 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. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. Numbers burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. 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. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store.
There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Download ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format for free or read online ebooks, available for kindle and ipad. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. For issues, i do not own any of the music, videos, or photos used in this video. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. May 01, 2011 rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. The story line was great, and i loved the way she actively incorporated mystery, suspicion and action all into the story equally. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route.
Read online find the plan bent larsen book book pdf free download link book now. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Rachel ward is a master at weaving a storyline that keep you on the edge of your seat. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store.
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