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Noughts & Crosses

Pages
448
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

In a society rigidly divided by race, Callum, a 'Nought,' and Sephy, a 'Cross,' find their childhood friendship blossoming into a forbidden love. Their world, built on prejudice and violence, deems their union impossible. As they fight for a future together, a shocking event threatens to shatter their fragile hope and expose the deep-seated hatred that divides their people.

About the author

M
Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman OBE is a British writer who held the position of Children's Laureate from 2013 to 2015. She primarily writes literature and television drama for children and young adults. She has used science fiction to explore social and ethical issues. Her critically and popularly acclaimed Noughts and Crosses series uses the setting of a fictional dystopia to explore racism. Blackman has been the recipient of many honours for her work including, most recently, the 2022 PEN Pinter Priz...

Characters

CallumProtagonist
SephyProtagonist
All characters in Noughts & Crosses