Numbers chapter 4 summary concerns the duties of the levite family and clan. The only thing i would change is the amount of explicit language used throughout the book, and would not recommend it to. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local. Now, im looking ahead to 2012, and this time i really am looking ahead with optimism. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Something wasnt right, and i didnt know how to fix it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A novel concept which is wellexecuted, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat.
Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. She began writing in her thirties and her first novel, numbers, was published in 2009. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances. I used to tell my mum peoples numbers as she pushed me along in my buggy. Num8ers series by rachel ward goodreads share book. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. Create an account and send a request for reading to. It began as god commanded moses and aaron to number the three sons of levi gershon, kohath, and merari, and to start with kohath. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. After the death of her mother, fifteen year old jem is.
She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. But no, numbers by rachel ward was one soggy disappointment. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert.
In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. Now, if i were rating this up to the point of the explosion, a couple chapters after, and the possible potential that this book could have had it would have gotten a 4. Rachel ward was born in 1964 and grew up in bookham, surrey, england. I disliked this book so much, i cant bring myself to care though.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. So if youre looking for a quick, fast book to read, pick numbers by rachel ward.
Ward owes me the few hours of my life i spent reading this book. When he looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths, just like his mum jem used to. 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. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Orphaned, adam has grown up by the sea with his greatgrandmother. Its such a great book, and its a really fast read too. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. Mar 26, 20 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. Im taking a year off from my day job, so that i can concentrate on writing book 4, which isnt another numbers book, but something different, challenging and frighteningbut very enjoyable to write. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In rachel ward s numbers, soon all eyes hold the same date, thrusting jem and her reckless boyfriend into an explosive. Numbers by rachel ward hardcover book the parent store.
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. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Numbers is not a book about learning to navigate the foster care system and. Mar 01, 2010 plus, i really loved the last chicken house title i read the supremely excellent raiders ransom by emily diamant, and numbers was a similar competitionwinning novella that was turned into a book. All of you guys who want something to thrill you, to blow your mind should read this. Walking down the street, if my eyes met someone elses, there it would be, their number. 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.
But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. 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.
Finally got a hold of this book to see what all the fuss is about. Plus, i really loved the last chicken house title i read the supremely excellent raiders ransom by emily diamant, and numbers was a similar competitionwinning novella that was turned into a book. Publishers weekly save to list other books in this series. Waiting for the london eye, she sees everyone in the queue has the same number something terrible is going to happen. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Mar 07, 2011 last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward.
Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. The sequel, the chaos, was published in 2010, while the third and final book in the series, infinity, was released in 2011. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. 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. Jem saw it whenever she looked into her mothers eyes, but it wasnt until four years after the. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. I wanted something else, but nothing came after the end. There is love, but no romance so if youre looking for something mushy, please abandon this book immediatelyits not for you.
But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. Numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Numbers author rachel ward stops by our blog on the tenth anniversary of her debut novel. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance.
Do you think theyre disappointed when we dont turn up for registration. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. When he stares into someones eyes, he doesnt just see the date of their death, he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers. This chapter is that simple, it is about the jobs performed by the levites for the house of aaron in the tabernacle. Id always seen the numbers, for as long as i could remember. The curse of the num8ers continues in rachel wards cha0s sequel, told in the compelling alternating voices of runaway sarah and hardluck adam. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story.