Books by rachel ward

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. 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. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local. If you like, you can change the digest interval below. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Trained as a geographer, rachel ward has spent many years working in local government. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. Its a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. You can view and manage by clicking to manage smashwords alerts. Im a fortysomething author, currently writing novels for teenagers and young adults some adults like them too.

Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After school she studied geography at durham university and, combined working. Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Explore books by rachel ward with our selection at. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward thriftbooks. She started writing five years ago, winning a local. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story. Rachel ward get textbooks new textbooks used textbooks. 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. Sarah coomes brings rachel wards gritty story chicken house, 2010 to life with emotion and intensity. 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.

Rachel ward has 16 books on goodreads with 78879 ratings. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Now in paperback, rachel ward s gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Num8ers series by rachel ward goodreads share book. Rachel ward celebrity profile check out the latest rachel ward photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a while. The name rachel caine is a pen of roxanne longstreet conrad. She is an actress and director, known for the thorn birds 1983, against all odds 1984 and sharkys machine 1981. She lives in bath, englandwhere some of the story takes place. You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. She is an american writer who mainly writes about the science fiction, suspense, horror, mystery and fantasy.

We get to see beyond that, to the core of the characters. Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. Sad kids, bad kids, bored kids, and lonely kids, kids that are different. 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. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. I live in bath, england, with my husband, two teenagers. 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.

We somehow get the feeling that hes probably doubting his entire life at that very moment. A year in the life of charlie brown by charlie brown, charles m. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Rachel ward author biography, plus links to books by rachel ward. She started writing five years ago, winning a local writers prize at the frome festival in 2006 with a short story that turned into the first. Numbers by rachel ward paperback book the parent store. But while waiting to ride the eye ferris wheel, jem notices that all the other tourists in line flash the same number.

Any day of the week, if you know where to look, youll find us. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Chapter one there are places where kids like me go. Rachel caine was born at white sand missile range on 27 april in the year 1962. Numbers, the debut novel for teens by rachel ward is a book very much concerned. Since her mothers death, fifteenyearold jem has kept a secret. Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Numbers by rachel ward, 9781905294930, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward.

Jems emotional growth in the latter half of the book is satisfying. May 28, 2018 father ralph sees meggie as a grown woman for the first time. News welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local authorities whilst raising a family. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes. 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 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. Seemingly downbeat, it is both intelligent and lifeaffirming. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading numbers.

Who are the characters of the book numbers by rachel ward. Rachel ward has 21 books on goodreads with 78830 ratings. See all books authored by rachel ward, including numbers, and the chaos, and more on. She has been married to bryan brown since april 16, 1983. Feb 06, 2009 numbers is a highconcept, itcouldgoanywhere idea taken down an unexpected and interesting route. Jem can see the numbers when she look someones eye. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy.

Jan 22, 2012 here is a little trailer for rachel ward s numbers. Im a fortysomething author of books for young adults. Ward was born in cornwell near chipping norton, oxfordshire, england, the daughter of claire leonora nee baring and the hon. My movie trailer for the book num8ers by rachel ward. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children. My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers.

Jan 23, 2015 rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. Rachel ward, author of the numbers series, grew up in bookham, surrey. Spider the person that let jem take a chance to have a. 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. Rachel ward ever since she was child, jem has kept a secret. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide.