Noughts & Crosses Collection 6 Books Set By Malorie Blackman

Ages: 12-17

Format: Paperback

Welcome to the exciting and captivating world of the Noughts and Crosses series by Malorie Blackman. Does love truly conquer all? Dive into this series that explores complex themes of race, prejudice, justice, and oppression. Step into the dystopian world of Sephy and Callum, whose lives are intertwined by fate but separated by the harsh realities of their society. Their journey through conflict and division will challenge your perceptions of love, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Books in the Series:

• Noughts & Crosses
• Knife Edge
• Checkmate
• Double Cross
• Crossfire
• Endgame

Description from the Publisher:

Noughts & Crosses

Sephy is a Cross, living a life of privilege and power, yet she feels lonely and burns with injustice. Callum, a nought, is considered less than nothing but dreams of a better life. Friends since childhood, they know their love is forbidden. In a world against them, they choose each other, leading to terrible danger.

Knife Edge

Where there was love, now there is hate. Sephy, bound to Callum's family, faces the wrath of Jude McGregor, who blames her for his family's tragedies and seeks to destroy her life.

Checkmate

Sixteen years later, Sephy and Callum's daughter, Callie Rose, struggles with her dual heritage in a prejudiced world. Jude McGregor teaches her about her family history, but his influence leads her into a deadly trap.

Double Cross

Tobey desires a better life for himself and Callie Rose, avoiding the violent gangs around him. But when offered a chance to earn money, he must confront the dangers of saying 'yes'. Callie knows the risks of bad decisions all too well.

Crossfire

Years after Sephy and Callum's love changed everything, Tobey Durbridge, the first Nought Prime Minister, is framed for murder. He must turn to Callie-Rose as their families' divisions resurface, putting their lives on the line.

Endgame

Tobey is on trial for the murder of ganglord Dan Jeavons, insisting he is framed. Sephy, haunted by her past, refuses to remain silent as she fights to protect her children.