The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Numbers by rachel ward overdrive rakuten overdrive. The chaos by rachel ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Jan 23, 2015 rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. 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.
With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at. Numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. 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. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Plus, i really loved the last chicken house title i read the supremely excellent raiders ransom by emily diamant, and numbers was a similar competitionwinning novella that was turned into a book. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. Get numbers 1 rachel ward pdf file for free on our ebook library pdf file. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. 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. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward.
She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. Knowing that nothing lasts forever, she shuts out relationships until another outsider, spider, manages to pene. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub 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. Explore books by rachel ward with our selection at. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. Mar 07, 2011 last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward.
Jem initially tries to stay away from spider because she sees numbers associated with every person with whom she makes eye contact. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it.
She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. The biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. 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. 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 main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher.
Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Numbers numbers series, book 1 numbers by rachel ward. I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. Its the story of a fifteenyearold girl, jem, who can see a number when she looks in someones eyes the date of their death.
Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees the same date, six months in the future, in nearly everyone around him in the london of 2026. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. Rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Download rachel ward numbers pdf backups of settings ensure that all user modifications can be reversed with a single c media cmi9880l windows 7 driver. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. 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 won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of her debut novel, numbers. Mar 01, 2010 plus, i really loved the last chicken house title i read the supremely excellent raiders ransom by emily diamant, and numbers was a similar competitionwinning novella that was turned into a book. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. Book 2, the chaos, continues in this same thread, but with a few twists. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Numbers is a book for teenagers and young adults, although i think a lot of adults would enjoy it as well. See all books authored by rachel ward, including numbers, and the chaos, and more on thriftbooks. Purchase numbers by rachel ward on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite childrens young adults books delivered to you in south africa. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you.