Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. 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.
Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a. Her first book, numbers, was published in 2009 and shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Right next to me by rachel ward paperback, 208 pages, published 2017 by cedar fort, inc isbn. 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.
View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for rachel ward. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. 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. My first john grisham and, boy oh boy, did i enjoy this book. May 1, 2012 a trilogy that began in the recognizable present concludes in a postapocalyptic dystopic england, 17 years from now. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon. Guarding something of worth by gateway church geelong.
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. Numbers by rachel ward waterstones childrens book prize 2009. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. Rachel ward author of numbers goodreads share book. Rachel ward get textbooks new textbooks used textbooks. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. View rachel ward photo, images, movie photo stills, celebrity photo galleries, red carpet premieres and more on fandango. I got this book as a christmas present from my aunt thank you.
Trained as a geographer, rachel ward has spent many years working in local. 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. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. Rachel ward phone, address, background info whitepages.
Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. Numbers by rachel ward waterstones childrens book prize 2009 by waterstones. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. An avid reader of detective fiction, the cost of living is her first book for adults. Reprint numbers series, book 2 by rachel ward paperback, 368 pages, published 2012 by. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. 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. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young the. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers.
Emmy has read 42 books toward her goal of 150 books. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. Numbers will not blow your socks off, but it is a very engaging and satisfying film in the way it presents and discusses an idea. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it.
Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jan 23, 2015 rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. Since her mothers death, 15yearold jem has kept a secret. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. 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. Rachel ward at the launch of debbie krugers last book songwriters speak. A powerful and emotive read which will have your heart racing at a ridiculous speed. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london.
A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. When he sees that everyone around him has the same date in their eyes 2025 he becomes deeply afraid. Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. 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. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it.
Festival in 2006 with a short story that turned into the first chapter of numbers. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. For the american mathematician, see rachel ward mathematician. Feb 23, 2012 when jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in.
Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. August 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message rachel ward is an american applied mathematician at the university of texas at austin who researches machine learning and signal processing education. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Num8ers series by rachel ward goodreads share book. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Numbers by rachel ward 9781905294930paperback lovereading. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on. Rachel ward writes with a flair, picking out lifes more delicate moments amongst an unforgiving account of escape and hardship. Rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route.
Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. 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. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. Numbers was then followed on by two more books to create the trilogy, these books were. 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. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Rachel ward is a bestselling writer for young adults. She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Rachel lives in bath with her husband and daughter. Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prize winning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, her.
Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. August 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message rachel ward is an american applied mathematician at the university of texas at austin who researches machine learning and signal processing. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Right next to me by rachel ward paperback, 208 pages, published 2017 by cedar fort. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. When her eyes meet someone elses, a number pops into her head. Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, which is her debut novel. Join facebook to connect with rachel ward and others you may know.
Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. Rachel ward and bryan brown at the the mother of all balls. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. 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. Adamthe child conceived in tragedy in numbers 2010is a father now himself, caretaker to his girlfriend sarahs daughter mia.
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