Rachel Ward grew up in Bookham, Surrey. After school she studied
Geography at Durham University and, combined working for a number
of local authorities with raising a family.
Her debut novel Numbers was shortlisted for the prestigious
Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize 2009, and the Southern Schools
Book Award. Sarah Coomes is an British actress and published
audiobook narrator. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic
Art (RADA) in London, learning how to cry, speak Shakespeare and
stage fight like a tiger. Sarah has narrated over 30 audiobooks,
voiced numerous commercials and has worked for BBC Radio. Her
screen credits include Together (2018), Falling Through (2000) and
Underground (1998).
“Numbers is a high-concept, it-could-go-anywhere idea taken down an
unexpected and interesting route. Seemingly downbeat, it is both
intelligent and life-affirming.”
*The Guardian*
"If 15-year-old Jem looks into people’s eyes, she sees their
numbers—numbers that foretell that person’s death date. Naturally,
she avoids eye contact and, as a result, is considered shifty and
weird. She makes no friends until Spider, a tall, skinny black
classmate forces the issue. Reluctantly, Jem lowers her defenses,
letting Spider into her life. To her horror, she discovers that his
time in this life is nearly at an end. As one mishap after another
plagues Jem and Spider, forcing them to go on the run, their
relationship deepens. Sarah Coomes portrays young people especially
well. Her youthful voice is energetic, and her characterizations
are truthful. Rachel Ward spins an engrossing yarn, and Sarah
Coomes gives it a fine reading."
*AudioFile Magazine*
“Numbers is a true pulse racing narrative, leaving you breathless
after only the first chapter. Rachel Ward writes with a flair,
picking out life’s more delicate moments amongst an unforgiving
account of escape and hardship.”
*John Lloyd, Waterstones*
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