Noughts and Crosses #01: Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses #01: Noughts and Crosses
Malorie Blackman
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Paperback
h178 x 127mm - 496pg
1 Dec 2020
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9781534497429
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Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought - a 'colourless' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that's as far as it can go. Until the first steps are taken towards more social equality and a limited number of Noughts are allowed into Cross schools...Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity by Noughts, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger...

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"An inspired take on Romeo and Juliet, Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice without ever coming across as didactic. 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. Narrating believably through the voices of two teenagers, Malorie Blackman has written an incredible novel that is as heart-rending as it is provocative. I had to read it all in one sitting, and I challenge any reader not to do the same" Bookseller "This epic tome packs some powerful political punches to which readers will undoubtedly respond. 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 fifty 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 is the Children's Laureate 2013-15.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781534497429
Published: 1 Dec 2020
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Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
Height: 178mm
Width: 127mm
Pages: 496

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