Rachel ward author biography, plus links to books by rachel ward. Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children.
Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned. 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. Explore books by rachel ward with our selection at. Im a fortysomething author, currently writing novels for teenagers and young adults some adults like them too. Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Jems emotional growth in the latter half of the book is satisfying. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local authorities whilst raising a family.
Rachel ward ever since she was child, jem has kept a secret. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. News welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. 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. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983. Rachel ward has 16 books on goodreads with 78879 ratings. Im a fortysomething author of books for young adults. Rachel ward get textbooks new textbooks used textbooks. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers.
Jan 23, 2015 rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Num8ers by rachel ward read free online read best books. She lives in bath, englandwhere some of the story takes place. She started writing five years ago, winning a local. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. Rachel ward celebrity profile check out the latest rachel ward photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. We somehow get the feeling that hes probably doubting his entire life at that very moment. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Here is a book that has the reader cheering for the underdogsthe bad guys because ward does such a fine job of making them multidimensional and likeable, even though theyre punks. The name rachel caine is a pen of roxanne longstreet conrad. A year in the life of charlie brown by charlie brown, charles m. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head.
Sarah coomes brings rachel wards gritty story chicken house, 2010 to life with emotion and intensity. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey.
Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. 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. I live in bath, england, with my husband, two teenagers. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. My first novel, numbers, was published in january 2009, and was shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize, longlisted for the carnegie medal and won regional prizes in the uk and germany including the angus book award, the oxfordshire book award and the salisbury. She perfectly captures jem, a teen who hides her pain and loneliness behind a tough girl attitude, and gives spider his own distinct nuances as well. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward thriftbooks. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter.
Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a while. Rachel caine was born at white sand missile range on 27 april in the year 1962. She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. Num8ers series by rachel ward goodreads share book. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. See all books authored by rachel ward, including numbers, and the chaos, and more on. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Trained as a geographer, rachel ward has spent many years working in local government. May 28, 2018 father ralph sees meggie as a grown woman for the first time.
Feb 01, 2011 rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the first chapter of numbers, which is her debut novel. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. If you like, you can change the digest interval below. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. 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. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. Spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a. She is an american writer who mainly writes about the science fiction, suspense, horror, mystery and fantasy.