"Numbers" by Rachel Ward

When I finished reading "Numbers" by Rachel Ward I was left with that thought in my mind-that's it? But after reflecting on it for a day or two I realize that my initial reaction wasn't quite accurate.

The book is the story of 15 year-old Jem who has an amazing secret- when she looks in your eyes she sees the numbers that represent the day of your death.

As if this wouldn't be enough for any teenager to cope with, she is now on the run with her boyfriend Spider. They were on their way to ride the London Eye when Jem realized many of the people on their way there all had the same number. Fearing danger, she and Spider take off running just as a huge explosion rocks the London Eye.

This book isn't so much about the numbers. What it is about is a young teenager who comes to realize that life is not about dying, but life is about living. This is an intriguing read although due to language and sex it would find a much better home in high school.