Noughts & Crosses

Children's, Teenage & Young Adult

Malorie Blackman (author)

Paperback Published on: 06/04/2017

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Immersive

So I read this book in one sitting when I had COVID back in March and we all know that when you read a book in one sitting you get very invested in the wor... READ MORE

Eden at Martlesham

Synopsis

'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.

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780141378640
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 344g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 31 mm

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The best book ever!!!

This book is amazing!!!! It has a very gripping an meaningful story line. Would recommend for ages 12 upwards because is a bit sexual( doesn't go into deta... READ MORE

Ellie-May Rands

Great!

Noughts and Crosses is a story fuelled by another dimensions; race- but flipped. It gives a you a fantastic perspective and is a thrill to read. It alm... READ MORE

Jennifer Harrison

Easily readable yet still powerful

Very interesting take on race dynamics, make you face up to your own prejudices. Still easily accessible to readers who usually choose lighter fiction, pro... READ MORE

Lauren Rogers

Each side has a different side to the story

This book is very descriptive, it portrays from right and wrong from Callum’s and Sephy’s Points of view. All about the racism and violence in the worl... READ MORE

Freya Bradley

Heartbreaker!

Wow, what a tragic, heartbreaking read. It's such an important, well-communicated read. A beautiful story as well as a social commentary. It allows you to ... READ MORE

Jacky

Loved it.

This book was incredible, I will definitely be recommending it to all my family and friends. I understand that it will not be everyones cup of tea although... READ MORE

Natasha Curwen

Noughts and crosses

Absolutely amazing book would definitely recommend to red. It’s such an emotional rollercoaster of a book but really enjoyed it.

Shannon Dooling

I love Sephy

I loved this book. I am currently reading the play in my Drama lessons which is why I picked up the book, and I have no regrets. The story had hooked me fr... READ MORE

Matilda Stringer

I absolutely hated this book

Not much to say- this was a terrible book and a waste of my time. Nothing was developed properly, the plot went haywire and I was frustrated every second o... READ MORE

Nina Bluestone

The ending was overhyped

The ideas and historical allusions that fill this book are incredibly immersive and impactful! But unfortunately the ending seemed rushed and unrealistic, ... READ MORE

Lucy Mitchell

Heartbreaking

I loved this book. Sephy and Callum are meant for eachother. Very sad about the ending.

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