Noughts & Crosses

Author(s): Malorie Blackman

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From acclaimed author Malorie Blackman, Noughts & Crosses is the first novel in her incredible four part dystopian YA series. 'The most original book I've ever read' Benjamin Zephaniah Sephy and Callum have been friends since early childhood, and that's as far as it can go. They live in a society full of prejudice, racism, distrust and mounting terrorist violence. Despite the world being against them, a romance builds between the two friends. But this is a love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger... Voted as one of the UK's best-loved books, Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic. 'Unforgettable' The Guardian

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Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable Independent Stimulating and emotionally satisfying Financial Times A gritty read for older children ... At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale... Bookseller Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave Guardian Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful -- Amanda Craig The Times

MALORIE BLACKMAN has written over sixty books and is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to children's books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature. She has been described by The Times as 'a national treasure'. Malorie Blackman was the Children's Laureate 2013-15.

General Fields

  • : 9780141378640
  • : Penguin UK
  • : Penguin (General UK)
  • : 0.34473
  • : April 2019
  • : 19.70 cmmm X 12.70 cmmm X 4.10 cmmm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Malorie Blackman
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 428.6
  • : 496
  • : YFM