The second reason for my two star rating is the characters. 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. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Since its release in 2010, rachel ward has written two sequels, numbers 2.
Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Numbers is about a girl name jem that can see numbers. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters.
What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Today sheena wilkinsons new book, star by star, is published by little island books. Actor rachel ward has written a gem though i wish she had left out the sex stuff as it is a great concept without it and now i can only promote it to older students. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. 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. Numbers by rachel ward in chm, fb3, txt download e book. In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. I lov rachel ward and her books wish i wish upon a star to win this contest thats fair for all.
One could describe such an ability as a gift but, understandably, jem sees it as a burden. From the very first time i heard the summary, no matter what im going to finish this book. Sarah coomes brings rachel ward s gritty story chicken house, 2010 to life with emotion and intensity. Something wasnt right, and i didnt know how to fix it. In 1981, she received a golden globe award nomination for new star of the. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. In general, i felt rachel ward s exploration of this seeing death concept was solid, though not exceptional. There are enough elements to satisfy the light psychological reader, but i would say to read a book like the mark by jen nadol over numbers if youre looking for a more psychological read at the expense of some action. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. I lov rachel ward and her books wish i wish upon a star to win this.
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. This is the first in the numbers trilogy from rachel ward, a tautly plotted. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries.
When jem looks into peoples eyes, she can see their number. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs. I wanted something else, but nothing came after the end. The main characters in the book unwind are conner lassiter, risa ward and lev calder. 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. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming.
Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Numbers quotes by rachel ward goodreads share book. 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. But these number are different they are numbers numbers series. In 2009, she directed her first featurelength film titled beautiful kate, adapted by ward from a 1982 newton thornburg novel, and premiered at the. I wouldnt say its the best story ever because it makes you wanna go inside the book and kick the main characters in the stomach for their stupidity but its good enough to. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. And while it is understandable that the author would want to stay in character, the writing style of this book seems a little amateur, in that it is difficult to grasp a deeper meaning from the book because a lot of the character s. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships.
Spider, nicknamed for his constant and ungainly motion. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye spider the person that let jem take a. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. 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. 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. Thats why i was pissed off when i got to my favorite haunt down by the canal and found someone had got there before me. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a.
Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. So if youre looking for a quick, fast book to read, pick numbers by rachel ward. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. For as long as she can remember, jem has always been able to see the numbers. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. Wanted for questioning after fleeing the scene of an apparent terrorist attack, jem and spider go on the runa prospect made all the more daunting for jem because she knows that spiders number is up in just a few days. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Jemma is a child of the foster care system who at age six found her mothers dead body after a heroin overdose. Knowing that nothing lasts forever, jem avoids relationships, but when she meets a boy called spider, and they plan a day out together, her life takes a new twist and turn. Her debut novel, numbers, was shortlisted for britains prestigious.
Its such a great book, and its a really fast read too. I really enjoyed reading it and admire the way it balances wideranging political and social issues with personal stories of. I absolutely freaking loved how the characters were different. Num8ers is rachel wards debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. When she looks into a persons eyes, she sees a number unique. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in paperback format. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. Even the supporting characters, like jems foster mother and spiders. 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. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. 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.
Jem talks with multiple female characters about a slew of topics other than men. Numbers ebook by rachel ward 9781908435026 rakuten kobo. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes.
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