Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me. The numbers where data and the movie business meet. Written by rachel ward, audiobook narrated by sarah coomes. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Told in the first person, this is jems story of the time spent with her friend spider. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. 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. 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.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The chaos book two in the numbers series by rachel ward. Num8ers is rachel ward s debut novel about a young girl named jem, and a unique ability. Explore books by rachel ward with our selection at. When her eyes meet someone elses, a number pops into her head the date. 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. The numbers provides detailed movie financial analysis, including box office, dvd and bluray sales reports, and release schedules. You get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave.
I really enjoyed reading it and admire the way it balances wideranging political and social issues with personal stories of. What is the theme of the book numbers by rachel ward answers. Thorn birds, mini series bryan brown rachel ward also great book. Numbers numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned with life and death. The entire time i was reading this book i was fighting the urge not to flip to the end to find out what. Anderson, rebecca moesta, michael stackpole, alex wheeler, jude watson, l. Now speaking of i absolutely adored mia, her beauty and intelligence shone throughout the book. Numbers, rachel ward fanfiction archive with over 3 stories. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. This list of characters from the star wars franchise contains only those which are considered part of the official star wars canon. 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. Like sometimes, when things are confusing, we try and make sense of it our own way. Not so easy to move on when the anger youve got is what keeps you going. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data ward, rachel, 1978 numbers 2.
Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. From the very first time i heard the summary, no matter what im going to finish this book. Numbers quotes showing of 39 you get use to someonestart to like them, evenand they leave. 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. Like his mother, jem, when fifteenyearold adam looks in peoples eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees. This is a list of star wars cast members who voiced or portrayed characters appearing in the film series. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey. If it had just been a stranger, some old dosser or junkie, id have gone somewhere else. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Numbers quotes by rachel ward goodreads share book. Numbers, rachel ward fanfiction archive fanfiction. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye spider the person that let jem take a. The second reason for my two star rating is the characters.
Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. Rachel ward gives good description on the setting and of the characters. I see a lot of people referring to this book as science fiction or paranormal, and i just cant agree with those labels. 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. Mar 08, 2010 the biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. Strong female characters in star wars books popsugar. Now me and spider were two ants in a city of millions, nothing more than that.
In london in the begging of the story, the main setting was in the city of london. I would recommend the book numbers by rachel ward to a friend because the book has a very unique and engaging plot. Rachel ward celebrity profile check out the latest rachel ward photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. In 2007, ward returned to television, headlining the new abc drama rain shadow. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Numbers by rachel ward at the best online ebook storage. The main characters in the book unwind are conner lassiter, risa ward and lev calder. Wardrichard chamberlainjean simmonschristopher plummerstar warsbarbara stanwyck. Any day of the week, if you know were to look youll find us. Burdened with such an awful awareness, jem avoids relationships. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different.
Book 1 numbers chicken house by rachel ward hardcover. 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. In the beginning of the book jem one of the main characters says, there are places were kids like me go. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Today sheena wilkinsons new book, star by star, is published by little island books. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. The numbers where data and the movie business meet where data and the movie business meet. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters.
When jem looks into peoples eyes, she can see their number. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Some of these characters have additional and alternate plotlines in the noncanonical star wars legends continuity, the characters found in that body of works are compiled in the list of star wars. In rachel ward s numbers, soon all eyes hold the same date, thrusting jem and her reckless boyfriend into an explosive. And keep in mind, these are just the ones whove been. Characters from real noirs appear as scenes from various films are intercut. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. The list is sorted by film and character, as some of the. She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga.
May 04, 2016 in the past, too many star wars books and comics perpetuated harmful tropes, such as fridged female characters most notably mara jade in the 2007 novel legacy of the force. Here is a book that has the reader cheering for the underdogsthe bad guysbecause ward does such a fine job of making them multidimensional and likeable, even though theyre punks. 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. In 2006, ward acted in the miniseries blackbeard, made for the hallmark channel. Did you all keep setting your expectations too high. Its a realization that jem has made when she was seven after discovering her own mother dead of a heroin overdose. The film was the first to feature characters introduced in animated star wars tv series, namely the clone wars saw gerrera, portrayed by forest whitaker in the film.
The list is divided between humans and humanoids and droids. The chaos is another action packed, character driven book by rachel ward that had me skipping sleep in favor of reading just one more page. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. It was directed by kevin connor, its lead star is angus macfadyen, and it costars richard chamberlain, jessica chastain, mark umbers, stacy keach, and david winters.
She makes references to psychic powersspiders grandmother can see aurasbut by the end of the book, the numbers went nowhere. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. The biggest flaw, for me, was that ward just didnt do enough with the numbers. And keep in mind, these are just the ones whove been revealed so far. Dec 01, 2015 there they are, 19 new characters in star wars. Download and read online for free numbers by rachel ward. Adam is the son of jem the main character in numbers.
Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances publishers weekly. The last character who i am going to mention is a new addition, hes called saul and is probably one of the strongest characters in the trilogy. Until she meets spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. 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. 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. Setting everything was up and running now, the traffic in full swing, people out and about. The chaos is a riveting and frightening story with nuanced and compelling characters.
Although numbers is a some what slow book anyone that can handle that, a little violence and action will enjoy it. 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. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. Jem talks with multiple female characters about a slew of topics other than men. Some of these characters have additional and alternate plotlines in the noncanonical star wars legends continuity, the characters found in that body of works are compiled in the list of star wars legends characters and list of star wars. Numbers by rachel ward by victoria cassell on prezi. An arresting followup to rachel wards debut novel numbers. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j.
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