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Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. 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. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories.

Feb 23, 2012 when jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. 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. Second book of the numbers trilogy takes up with the son, adam, who sees massive deaths in london on 112027 and makes an effort to warn people. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam can see the dates of their deaths.

Dates predicting with brute accuracy each persons death. 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. Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book.

Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. While it is a fairly short distance from egypt to israel, it took the ancient jews 40 years to get there. Book 1 characters rachel ward 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. 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. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The main characters in the book unwind are conner lassiter, risa ward and lev calder. Read lord of the shadows the saga of darren shan, book by darren. 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. The chaos alternates povs this time around, following adam, jems son, and sarah. Jem and spider are memorable characters, and having just seen the blind side i am. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Nov, 2019 while it is a fairly short distance from egypt to israel, it took the ancient jews 40 years to get there. Jem is constantly assailed by the grim figures, causing her to isolate herself.

If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances publishers weekly. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a.

Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. One of these short stories formed the basis of the idea for numbers. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. In the tradition of dark young adult novels, rachel ward enters the scene with numbers, a bleak story about 15yearold jem, who has the ability to predict the exact date of peoples deaths. Book 1 numbers chicken house by rachel ward hardcover. Guardians of the galaxy is a 2014 american superhero film based on the marvel comics. Numbers is a young adult novel featuring awkward, fifteen year old jem. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. When he sees that everyone around him has the same date in their eyes 2025 he becomes deeply afraid. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Adam sees that everyone around him has the same date january 2027.

Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a relations with others mr. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey.

Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. One of these short stories formed the first chapter of numbers, which has. 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. Rachel ward 1 rachel ward disambiguation author division rachel ward is composed of at least 6 distinct authors, divided by their works. Its hard enough living with this terrible gift, but life is about to get tougher.

We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Apr 06, 2010 video for school book trailer project. He said the films titular team would consist of the characters starlord, drax the destroyer, gamora, groot, and rocket. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in.

Ive enjoyed many of their novels immensely, including cornelia funkes the thief lord, dragon. Adam has trouble dealing with his awful gift, and when he realises that everyone around him has the same series of numbers, he becomes deeply afraid of what might happen in 2025. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. 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. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. Introduction to the book of numbers learn religions. Instead, it became a story of unlikely love despite unspeakable odds and living each day to its fullest. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers.

Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Jan 19, 2015 numbers by rachel ward amazon hive booksnumbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. The chaos is a riveting and frightening story with nuanced and compelling characters. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a few important exceptions. 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 in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward.

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. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. 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. Book 2, the chaos, continues in this same thread, but with a few twists.

I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. 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. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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 at the best online ebook storage. The biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it.

The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. Also introduces sarah in alternating chaptersa classmate of adams who is holed up in a crack house with addicts and pregnant from an. Ward carried the suspense through the beginning, but midway through the numbers sort of fell by the wayside. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships.

The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Although set in presentday, numbers and the other books in the. Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six.