Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut novel. The tone and plot of the story let the readers know that there is a lot going on in this story. It got me all excited about a girl who could see death dates which wasnt as creepy as all the comments said on the back, hello people, havent you seen death note. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. The first edition of the novel was published in june 2nd 2011, and was written by rachel ward. The first edition of the novel was published in november 8th 2008, and was written by rachel ward. Which was not a result of the baby boom that followed world war ii answers apex. 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. Peters mother peter rabbit, dominoe sharkys machine, jessie wyler against all odds, queen isabella christopher columbus.
In her books, rachel ward vividly discusses such current and controversial issues as the threat of terrorism, of natural disasters and global catastrophes. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. The chaos by rachel ward, 9781906427306, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. 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. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. 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. When he looks in someones eyes, he not only sees the date of their death. Numbers 2 the chaos by rachel ward published by chicken house 2010. Nov 08, 2008 rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a while. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey.
She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. The chaos by rachel ward after i finished numbers 2 by rachel ward, my mind was a complete mess. Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. The chaos by rachel ward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Free download or read online numbers pdf epub book. Since jem died, adam has lived by the sea with his greatgrandmother, val. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon. But no, numbers by rachel ward was one soggy disappointment. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 325 pages and is available in hardcover format. The chaos by rachel ward on the back of the book like his mum before him, adam sees numbers death dates in peoples eye.
We got a chance to sit down with aussie legends bryan brown and rachel ward to discuss their new movie, palm beach. By the end of the book, all these questions are answered fully and a lot more besides, in an exciting and terrifying roller coaster of a thriller novel. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. Sep 16, 2019 adam, the main character of rachel wards numbers 2. Adam sees numbers when he looks in peoples eyes he can see their deathdates, just like his mum jem used to.
Adam, the main character of rachel ward s numbers 2. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Book it forward arc tours in num8ers we met jem a t. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. 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. In num8ers we met jem a teen girl who by staring into a persons eyes can see their numbers. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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.
The chaos by rachel ward the curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel. Adam has trouble dealing with his awful gift, and when he realises that everyone around him has the. Infinity the third and final book in the numbers trilogy by rachel ward picks up two years after the second book, chaos. The chaos, is challenged to know such a disastrous future. Mar 01, 2010 the book smugglers blog archive book giveaway. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Adam has been born with the same genetic gift as his mother. She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0t1c, earthshattering sequel. He knows that something horrible is going to happen on new years day and he has no idea how to stop it.
Numbers by rachel ward 2012, cd, unabridged for sale online. Like his mother, jem, when he looks in peoples eyes, adam. The chaos 2 by rachel ward 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The main characters of this science fiction, young adult story are mia, adam jeffries. Adam, sarah, little mia and sarahs two little brothers. May 26, 2014 fall asleep fast and easy sleep music 528hz miracle tone tranquil sleep healing cleanse duration. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel ward s cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. I like how a lot of things are happening at the same time, but sometimes its hard to wrap my mind on what is going on.
The chaos by rachel ward available from rakuten kobo. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Struggling to survive in a world thats now nearly without government, medicine, shelter or anything they were used to just two years ago. 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. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are terry dawson, jem marsh. As well as all the highoctane action and terror, theres also a bit of romance, and i loved how adams and sarahs relationship came together so perfectly. Numbers by rachel ward 2012, cd, unabridged audio book, free shipping.
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. 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. Numbers 2 the chaos by rachel ward 9781906427306paperback. Adam sees numbers when he looks in peoples eyes he can see. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Review numbers 2 the chaos rachel ward october 05, 2010 numbers 2 the chaos by rachel ward published by chicken house 2010. Pdf numbers book by rachel ward free download 325 pages. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. 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. 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.
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