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Noughts & Crosses (Noughts and Crosses) Paperback – International Edition, June 27, 2017

by Malorie Blackman (Author)
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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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  1. Reading age
    12 years and up
  2. Book 1 of 6
    Noughts and Crosses
  3. Print length
    512 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 5.43 x 0.3 inches
  6. Publisher
    Puffin
  7. Publication date
    June 27, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    9780141378640
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0141378640
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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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0141378646
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (June 27, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780141378640
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0141378640
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.87 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 5.43 x 0.3 inches
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Malorie Blackman is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. The novels in her Noughts & Crosses sequence have won several awards, including the FCBG Red House Children's Book Award.

Noughts and Crosses has been dramatised as a 6-part TV series which was first shown on BBC TV in March 2020, as well as dramatised twice as a theatre play and produced as a radio drama for BBC Radio 4.

Malorie has won many other awards for her books. Both Hacker and Thief! won the Young Telegraph/Gimme 5 Award - Malorie is the only author to have won this award twice - while Hacker also won the WH Smith Book Award.

Her YA books include Boys Don't Cry, Noble Conflict, Jon For Short and Chasing The Stars - which she describes as her version of Shakespeare's Othello set in space.

Her work has appeared on screen, with Pig-Heart Boy, which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, being adapted into a BAFTA-winning TV serial. Malorie also co-wrote the Doctor Who episode - Rosa.

Malorie has also written a number of titles for younger readers including Cloud Busting, which won the Smarties Silver Award, The Monster Crisp Guzzler, Robot Girl, Snow Dog, A Dangerous Game and My Friend's A Gris-Kwok. In 2005, Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008, she was honoured with an OBE for her services to Children's Literature.

Malorie Blackman was the UK Children's Laureate 2013-2015.

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aidles
5.0 out of 5 stars The best read EVER!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2012
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Without doubt, the best books I have ever read. From the moment I started reading the first book I couldn't stop until I had finished. A book has never made me cry and laugh to myself as much, before I read Noughts & Crosses. Amazing! I felt personally connected to the story and could not stop reading . . brilliant style of writing. The twists throughout the triligy keep each book as exciting as the last.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling drama
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
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What an interesting book. The story was full of suspense and I kept holding my breathe. I honestly didn't see the end coming. Beautifully written.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2012
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This book is an engaging and enjoyable read. The subject matter is treated with the delicacy and tact it deserves, and the writing never seems to drag. Occasionally the plot gets bogged down with all of its intricacies, but the ending wraps them all up cleanly and to utter satisfaction.

I will definitely be reading this novel again. A good book to pick up if you have a long wait ahead of you that you'd like to make fly by.
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Nadine Antoine
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
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I love love love this book. The characters... awesome! The story ... fantastic. Could not put it down. I need the other books to this series! I have contacted all the readers in my family & told them to get it. Get it!!!
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M. Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2011
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Great book! Very thought provoking. My 9th grader had to read this book for school. I read it, too. We are a transracial family and it was great for my son to hear comments from classmates who had not thought through a lot of racial issues that are part of his daily life. The sequel is very good, too.
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Bree
3.0 out of 5 stars Not great for car drives
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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I bought this to listen to in the car. It was great until a boy with a deep accent began to speak and I couldn’t understand what he was saying. For situations like this I would use captions or read along, but for listening alone I couldn’t understand the accent.
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kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Noughts & Crosses
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2014
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Loved this book. It is a simple, easy read, and underneath is really about love, racism, class & intolerance. I wasn't sure about it at first, thought it might be meant for a younger audience, but once I got into it I couldn't put it down & kept me thinking when I had finished it. Give it a try!
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Grant
4.0 out of 5 stars VERY DIFFERENT INDEED
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2012
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Had to keep re checking myself while reading this book. Funny how our train of thought is molded at such a young age and needs a book like this to stop and rethink our very own existence. Will definitely be reading the rest of the trilogy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bien
Reviewed in Spain on February 28, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars My FAVOURITE BOOK! 😍
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2024
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Malorie Blackman is an artist, I am absolutely obsessed with this book, the dystopian society that Blackman creates is such an empowering, refreshing and relatable experience. The book tells the tale of apartheid in reverse, with Caucasian people as the ‘oppressed’ and Black people as the ‘oppressors’, the main protagonists love story is realistic, slow burn and very interesting to watch develop. I can’t rave enough about this book, please just buy. You won’t regret it. It’s an experience and an emotional, thought provoking one at that!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very gud
Reviewed in Germany on January 13, 2024
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This book was one of the gud books i eber ready. Some might even say its gud Ho Ho ho
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, heartbreaking and fascinating
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2018
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Malorie Blackman has created a brilliant portrayal of reversed racism. In this modern Romeo and Juliet story, the stakes are high. Characters have everything to lose and play for. Optimism turns to violence as hearts get broken and lives destroyed. By the end you'll be desperate for society to change.
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Fiona
4.0 out of 5 stars enjoy
Reviewed in Australia on April 21, 2023
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Interesting read, good character development and strong themes. Enjoyable to read. Although unsure if I am enamoured enough to continue this series.
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