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This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. From the very first time i heard the summary, no matter what im going to finish this book. 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. Discover the most famous people named rachael including rachael ssg, rachael ray, rachael leigh cook, rachael harris, rachael taylor and many more. Numbers 2 the chaos by rachel ward published by chicken house 2010 adam sees numbers when he looks in peoples eyes he can see their deathdates, just like his mum jem used to. One of these short stories formed the first chapter of numbers, which has. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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.

Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. Numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Settings about this book share this book settings one page two pages thumbnails. 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. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. One of these short stories formed the basis of the idea for numbers. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011.

The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward. The story line was great, and i loved the way she actively incorporated mystery, suspicion and action all into the story equally.

The main characters are absolutely unidentifyable and unrealistic to me and i did not have. 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. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. 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. Although set in presentday, numbers and the other books in the. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about to get tougher. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a relations with others mr. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head.

In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. 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 main characters in the book unwind are conner lassiter, risa ward and lev calder. Numbers quotes by rachel ward meet your next favorite book.

When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. 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. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers.

Rachel ward 1 rachel ward disambiguation author division rachel ward is composed of at least 6 distinct authors, divided by their works. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. It was fundamental to the story and setting all the characters. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. 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. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. 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.

After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. Numbers 01 rachel ward englische bucher kaufen ex libris. When her eyes meet someone elses, a number pops into her head the date on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward. Today sheena wilkinsons new book, star by star, is published by little. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories.

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. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. She loves it and i got interested in reading her copy to pass the time at a party. 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 ward writes ya thrillers numbers and the drowning and now adult crime. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. The chaos and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. 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. The birthdays of your favorite fictional characters. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters.

Second book of the numbers trilogy takes up with the son, adam, who sees massive deaths in london on 112027 and makes an effort to warn people. Jan 19, 2015 numbers by rachel ward amazon hive booksnumbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Also introduces sarah in alternating chaptersa classmate of adams who is holed up in a crack house with addicts and pregnant from an. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. She also appeared in the 1982 film dead men dont wear plaid and the 1984 film against all odds. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward.

Big honcho media jem is a fifteenyearold british teen who has an unusual gift. Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut novel. She left the byam shaw school of art to become a fashion model. Feb 01, 2010 jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Costarred with richard chamberlain in the thorn birds. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Book 2, the chaos, continues in this same thread, but with a few twists.

I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. The chaos alternates povs this time around, following adam, jems son, and sarah. 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. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. Sunday, we can give uncle jesse many happy returns, two days later the same will do for sydney barstow, and good old. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. The biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. 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. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what.

Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances publishers weekly. The birthdays of your favorite fictional characters as if remembering the birthdays of your family members wasnt hard enough, now you have to. Adam is the son of jem the main character in numbers. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Yesterday was the birthday of commander shepard, hero of the alliance navy. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot.

Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Click the name in the search results to get their id. Adam has trouble dealing with his awful gift, and when he realises that everyone around him has the same series of numbers, he becomes deeply afraid of what might happen in 2025. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.