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The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between. 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. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of numbers with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and. 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. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. From the very first time i heard the summary, no matter what im going to finish this book. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward. Don is an fbi agent and charlie is a mathematics professor who consults with dons team.

The shows regular and recurring cast of characters consists primarily of fbi personnel and the faculty and students of charlies fictitious. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. 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. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. Her debut novel, numbers, was shortlisted for britains prestigious. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. 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. Rachel ward 1 rachel ward disambiguation author division rachel ward is composed of at least 6 distinct authors, divided by their works. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Since jem died, adam has lived by the sea with his greatgrandmother, val.

Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. The second reason for my two star rating is the characters. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983.

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. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Numbers is one of those books thats difficult to classify. I lov rachel ward and her books wish i wish upon a star to win this. 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. Sheenas latest novel, star by star, is out in october 2017.

Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward 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 breakout debut novel. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. A gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Ward s husband is bryan brown, whom she met while filming the thorn birds. 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. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route.

Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances publishers weekly. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees.

In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. 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. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a.

One of these short stories formed the first chapter of numbers, which has. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. The focus of the show is the relationship between brothers don and charlie eppes. Im relieved and a little bit proud that the whole series is out now, and i really hope that those who have enjoyed the first two books will like this. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers.

When he looks in someones eyes, he not only sees the date of their death. Sarah loves adam, but cant bear the thought that every time he looks in her eyes, he can see her dying. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the skywalker saga. Infinity the third and final book in the numbers trilogy by rachel ward picks up two years after the second book, chaos. Adam, sarah, little mia and sarahs two little brothers. Her latest book, the cost of living, is a cosy crime story set in and around a supermarket. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel wards numbers. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head.

I absolutely freaking loved how the characters were different. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Oct 26, 2017 sheenas latest novel, star by star, is out in october 2017. 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 sees that everyone around him has the same date in their eyes 2025 he becomes deeply afraid. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. 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. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes.

Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psycho thriller that pairs. 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. Rachel ward writes ya thrillers numbers and the drowning and now adult crime. Even the supporting characters, like jems foster mother and spiders. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. An actress with ward as the surname and a first name, rachel, is rachel ward from oxfordshire, united kingdom.

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. She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. When jem looks into peoples eyes, she can see their number. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward.

Sarah loves adam, but cant bear the thought that every time he looks in her eyes, he. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. This article contains character information for the television show numb3rs. Jem and spider are memorable characters, and having just seen the blind side i am forcibly reminded that children will expand or contract to the limits of their. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Apr 06, 2010 video for school book trailer project. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Jem talks with multiple female characters about a slew of topics other than men.