Chapter eight i woke up on the floor, surrounded by broken stuff, my stuff. Since jem died, adam has lived by the sea with his greatgrandmother, val. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Is it going to be a movie or is it already a movie. Main character jemna called jem 15 years old can see peoples death dates doesnt want to have any friends her mother died when she was a child lives with her foster mother karen fall in love with spider smokes sometimes main character terry dawson to understand the story jem was. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers is not the norm as far as paranormal novels goes. 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. Listen to numbers by rachel ward available from rakuten kobo.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was. The chaos takes place 16 years after the end of numbers. Jan 23, 2015 rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. The last thought that id had before i went to sleep was still in my head. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. The chaos by rachel ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. The last thought that id had before i went to sleep was. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. Things on earth are changing and the sea is staring to reclaim her land. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Rachel wards timeline timeline created by rcward89. Apr 06, 2010 video for school book trailer project. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. 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. When jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi.
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. Rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Feb 06, 2009 firsttime author rachel ward is certainly one to watch. The first two of philip ardaghs grubtown tales are published by faber in may. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store.
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. Browse audiobooks written by rachel ward sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Dates predicting with brute accuracy each persons death. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees the same date, six months in the future, in nearly everyone around him in the london of 2026.
See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Feb 23, 2012 when jem looks into your eyes, she sees a set of numbers. 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. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an english born australian actress, film director, television director. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
As teachers, we have the opportunity and responsibility to empower others and find ways to cultivate their strengths. Adam, jem and spiders son, is now 15 and living in weston the town by the sea that jem and spider were trying to escape to with his nan, val. Burdened by such grim knowledge, jem avoids relationships. A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. At the beginning of 20 i resolved to write down one good thing about each day over the coming year. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability.
Jan 19, 2015 numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. Nov 08, 2008 published february 1st 2010 by chicken housescholastic inc. Is numbers by rachel ward a movie or is going to be a. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Browse audiobooks written by rachel ward sorted by best. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Im a fortysomething author, currently writing novels for teenagers and young adults some adults like them too. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england.
Patricks day at hospital in shelby, north carolina. Maybe they can find happiness together, if only in the brief time that remains before his expiration date. Posted by rachel on december 22nd 2011 older entries. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Although set in presentday, numbers and the other books in the. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. Rachel later came to the attention of chicken house at a local writers surgery and was signed to chicken house as a result. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011.
This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Browse audiobooks written by rachel hollis sorted by. A shamefree plan for embracing and achieving your goals. Rachel ward has 21 books on goodreads with 79003 ratings. 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. Browse rachel ward s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Numbers audiobook by rachel ward 9781423396338 rakuten. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Firsttime author rachel ward is certainly one to watch. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
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. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. The chaos by rachel ward 7jun2010 paperback jan 1, 1600. An engaging storyteller and visionary thinker, rachel lectures widely on technological and social issues. Numbers by rachel ward amazon hive books numbers is a unique and interesting book in which the main character, jem has a secret gift. May 01, 2011 rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. I was expecting a much more gripping read and a very different one as well. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Browse audiobooks written by rachel hollis sorted by best. Told in the first person, this is jems story of the time spent with her friend spider. Ive not quite kept it up for 365 days but it has helped me look on the bright side when things have been difficult and reading it back just now has been surprising, illuminating and uplifting.
Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The chaos, was released in june 2010 and the third and final book in the series, numbers 3. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel. Rachel was recognised as one of the most creative people in business by fast company, a young global leader by the world economic forum and is part of thinkers50 2016 radar list of upandcoming management thinkers. Moving when i was three years old my family and i moved from shelby, north carolina to. Rachel botsman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.