Big honcho media jem is a fifteenyearold british teen who has an unusual gift. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. Num8ers series by rachel ward meet your next favorite book. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. Numbers book 2 the curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel adam has more than inherited his mothers curse. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Should i get this book for my 12 year old daughter. When he looks in someones eyes, he not only sees the date of their death. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number.
Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. 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. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. The chaos, is challenged to know such a disastrous future. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. May 26, 2014 fall asleep fast and easy sleep music 528hz miracle tone tranquil sleep healing cleanse duration. 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. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their. But no, numbers by rachel ward was one soggy disappointment.
Now, if i were rating this up to the point of the explosion, a couple chapters after, and the possible potential that this book could have had it would have gotten a 4. Fall asleep fast and easy sleep music 528hz miracle tone tranquil sleep healing cleanse duration. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults.
When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Numbers was published in the uk in january 2009, has now been sold to 26 countries. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in. 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. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Sep 16, 2019 the book which is written by rachel ward is a successful fictional combination of all the aspects mysteries, fears, tragedies, and the unexpected future which can draw the attention of the contemporary reader who lives in the atmosphere of predicting the global catastrophes caused by numerous factors as, for instance, global warming.
Book 1 by rachel ward, 9780545142991, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. 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.
Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut novel. 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. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. See more ideas about rachel ward, the thorn birds and bryan brown. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere.
The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. 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. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. In her books, rachel ward vividly discusses such current and controversial issues as the threat of. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. 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. Lots of tracing practice also makes these books ideal for the slightly older student, who has already mastered counting, but still needs extra practice writing numbers. 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.
Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Adam, the main character of rachel wards numbers 2. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has. Do you think theyre disappointed when we dont turn up for registration. A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. 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. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books.
Numbers book part one sample numbers book part two sample written by leigh lowe author of prima latina, the numbers books are the perfect introduction to numbers, counting, and patterns. Mar 07, 2011 last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. Nov 08, 2008 now, if i were rating this up to the point of the explosion, a couple chapters after, and the possible potential that this book could have had it would have gotten a 4. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. 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.
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. Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. Dates predicting with brute accuracy each persons death. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers.
Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. 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. 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.
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