Noughts & Crosses
Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman, published by National Geographic Books on June 27, 2017, is a significant work in juvenile fiction that explores themes of love, prejudice, and social dynamics. This edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Sephy, a privileged Cross, and Callum, a nought who is marginalized in their society. Their lifelong friendship faces insurmountable challenges as they navigate a world that enforces strict divisions between their communities.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and identity against a backdrop of societal conflict. The story delves into the harsh realities of prejudice and the impact of family expectations, as Sephy and Callum’s bond defies the norms of their divided world. As they confront the dangers of their relationship, the consequences ripple through their lives and those around them, making this tale a thought-provoking examination of social themes that resonate with contemporary issues.
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‘The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be’ STORMZY
‘Malorie’s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.’ CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS
‘The most original book I’ve ever read’ BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
“Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing … [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage.” ZAWE ASHTON
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‘Stop it! You’re all behaving like animals! Worse than animals – like blankers!’
Sephy is a Cross: she lives a life of privilege and power. But she’s lonely, and burns with injustice at the world she sees around her.
Callum is a nought: he’s considered to be less than nothing – a blanker, there to serve Crosses – but he dreams of a better life.
They’ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that’s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies – love is out of the question.
Then – in spite of a world that is fiercely against them – these star-crossed lovers choose each other.
But this is love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger . . . and which will have shocking repercussions for generations to come.
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.
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