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. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. 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. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Numbers versione italiana by rachel ward nook book ebook. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.
Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward.
In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. 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. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0t1c sequel told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. The chaos published 2010 and infinity published 2011.
In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Free download or read online infinity pdf epub numbers series book. 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. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. When he sees that everyone around him has the same date in their eyes 2025 he becomes deeply afraid. 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. 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. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. When he was a little boy, adam learned about the numbers.
See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. 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. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers.
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. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Mar 01, 2010 the book smugglers blog archive book giveaway. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about. Numbers was then followed on by two more books to create the trilogy, these books were.
Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. 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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Fall asleep fast and easy sleep music 528hz miracle tone tranquil sleep healing cleanse duration. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Numbers and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle.
Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. 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. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. 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. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jem initially tries to stay away from spider because she sees numbers associated with every person with whom she makes eye contact. 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. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. May 26, 2014 fall asleep fast and easy sleep music 528hz miracle tone tranquil sleep healing cleanse duration. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head.
Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Numbers audiobook by rachel ward try our site with free audio books. 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. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. The chaos alternates povs this time around, following adam, jems son, and sarah. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. Book 2, the chaos, continues in this same thread, but with a few twists. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a. Although set in presentday, numbers and the other books in the. 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 e book. 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. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Feb 01, 2010 jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you. 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. Im a fortysomething author, currently writing novels for teenagers and young adults some adults like them too. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about.
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