Ive been going back and forth on how i wanted to rate this book, and im still not sure its worth a full three stars, but thats what its going to get from me at least for right now. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. All she has to do is look at a person a friend, acquaintance, or complete stranger and she sees a series of seemingly random 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. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick. She avoids relationships and tries to keep out of the way, but when she meets a boy named. Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut novel. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. Rachel ward actor movie box office performance summary and breakdown.
Her grandfathers were william ward, 3rd earl of dudley and the cricketer giles baring. Jul 20, 2011 what is the genre of the book numbers. But it wasnt until her mother died from a drug overdose that jem began to understand the chilling significance of the numbers she sees. Numbers burdened with such awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. Num8ers is author rachel wards first novel, which made it to publication. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Sie jetzt durch unsere auswahl beliebter ebooks aus verschiedenen genres wie krimi.
Asked in sentence and word structure, example sentences. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Has it been a while since youve explored the mystery and thriller genre. I guess i was expecting something more maybe different from numbers by rachel ward. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go.
In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Numbers, rachel ward fanfiction archive with over 3 stories. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Nov 08, 2008 ive been going back and forth on how i wanted to rate this book, and im still not sure its worth a full three stars, but thats what its going to get from me at least for right now. May 1, 2012 a trilogy that began in the recognizable present concludes in a postapocalyptic dystopic england, 17 years from now. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique to that person. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories.
See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Before reading numbers, i had this almost sciencefiction feel, and i thought it. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. She tackles the complexity of the lives of her protagonists realistically and. Numbers by rachel wardphilip ardagh on a lifeaffirming tale of a troubled teenager who foresees death. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the tekken and numbers, rachel ward universe. 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.
Well, youre in luck because you are about to discover a lot of great. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Tekken and numbers, rachel ward crossover fanfiction archive with over 1 stories. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. 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. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Numbers by rachel ward is a paranormal young adult novel. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family.
Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Hier findest du fakten, handlungsinfos, bewertungen, meinungen. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.
Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. Ward is an exciting new talent who writes engaging contemporary fiction. As jem grows closer to spider, she must balance her increasing affection with the knowledge of his own number, which indicates that his date of death is ominously soon. Adamthe child conceived in tragedy in numbers 2010is a father now himself, caretaker to his girlfriend sarahs daughter mia. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. If you could know the date of your death, would you want to have that knowledge. Jem has seen the numbers as long as she can remember. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Tekken and numbers, rachel ward crossover fanfiction. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. It wasnt really creepy, dramatic, suspenseful nor intriguing at any grand. 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. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Asked in books and literature what is the conflict of the book numbers by rachel ward. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults.
Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Rachel ward s novel has an intriguing premise that will prompt selfreflection. Numbers, rachel ward fanfiction archive fanfiction. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Ward is also the greatgranddaughter of william ward, 2nd earl of dudley, governorgeneral of australia 190811, and sister of environmental. Numbers was a cross between the cliche realistic fiction with the tough but goodhearted protagonist and a science fiction caper. When jem looks into peoples eyes, she can see their number. 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.