Books by Malorie Blackman

Book SynopsisAn exciting school trip goes horribly wrong in this thrilling adventure from master storyteller Malorie Blackman. Although Sam has a long-term illness, all he wants is the chance to lead a normal life. So he is thrilled when he finally gets his mum and dad to let him go on the school trip to the Scottish Highlands. Sam's desperate for an adventure and wants to prove to everyone that he's just as strong as his friends. But when some of the boys from his class take a reckless risk in order to win a challenge, the trip turns out to be more dangerous than Sam could have imagined. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.Trade Review"A fast-paced adventure story with plenty of peril" – BookTrust "A gripping adventure story … How Sam deals with the bullies … and how he deals with his own illness with another kind of bravery is all brilliantly captured in Malorie Blackman’s vivid drama" – LoveReading4Kids "An exciting story from former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman … it also provides an insight into the perspective of a sick child struggling to lead a normal life" – Books for Keeps "Thrilling adventure from master storyteller Malorie Blackman" – Summer Reading Challenge

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Book SynopsisGemma longs for her lost mother, taking comfort from the cuttings in her scrapbook; pictures of mothers who loved their children come what may. Mike is new to the area; a boy with a terrible secret to hide. A secret about his missing mother. Gemma and Mike - two kids hurt by their past and now inextricably linked. Their effect on each other's lives will be explosive.

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Book Synopsis''Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last'' - Sunday TimesA combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You, and a murder mystery. What''s not to like?'' - Guardian''I walked over to him and took his hand . . . We were at the heart of our very own universe''Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone on their ship back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out their crew, and their family in its entirety.Nathan''s ship is heading in the opposite direction, but on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.When their lives suddenly collide, Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, completely head over heels.But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?''The former Children''s Laureate isTrade Review[This] gripping story has plenty of strong emotions to play with: love, hate, fear, jealousy and more than a dash of betrayal. * Telegraph *A combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What's not to like? -- Tony Bradman * Guardian *Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week *The former Children's Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story. * Mail on Sunday - Children's Book of the Month *...with love, danger, treachery, jealousy and tragedy . . . I read it in two breathless sittings and I absolutely loved it. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *A gripping two-hander. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times - Children's Book of the Week *

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Book SynopsisCallum is a Nought - a second-class citizen; Sephy is a Cross. In their world, Noughts and Crosses don''t mix. Can Callum and Sephy find a way to be together? In what has already become a modern classic, award-winning author Malorie Blackman tackles the issues of prejudice and racism in a way that will thoroughly engage and inspire readers.

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Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig''s heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig''s heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses. Malorie has been awarded the Eleanor Farjeon award, received an OBE, and served as Children's Laureate.Trade ReviewA powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family around this topical and controversial issue * Guardian *An engrossing story * Daily Telegarph *A sensitive and informative story that provides a vivid insight into transgenics and xenotransplantations and still manages to squeeze in the inevitable guinea-pig and piggy in the middle jokes * Independent *Many unexpected twists * The Times *

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Book SynopsisDavey is the new boy in class and Sam can''t stand him. He thinks Davey is a Grade A moron. But when the two are thrown together Sam discovers that Davey''s eccentric way of looking at the world makes life a lot more fun. Until the day something terrible happens...A funny and sad story, told completely in verse.Trade ReviewMalorie Blackman is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers * Book Trust *One of the most original and moving books of the year . . . an absolutely remarkable book * Daily Mail *Inspired writing . . . it flows like melted butter and glistens as it goes . . . Blackman knows her verse forms and uses them to brilliant effect * Guardian *It is funny and poignant and Blackman's use of language is wonderfully economic. This is a masterpiece of writing and a book for all ages * TES *It soon develops into a cautionary tale about the way that both a friendship and a child's originality is destroyed by peer pressure. What makes it even more unusual is that it is told out of the mind of the boy who brought about the destruction. Blackman threads humour into the tragedy and (just) succeeds in giving us something to hope for * Independent *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing short stories and extracts - both brand-new and old favourites - about modern star-crossed lovers from stars such as Gayle Forman, Markus Zusak, Patrick Ness and Andrew Smith, and with a new story from Malorie Blackman herself, Love Hurts looks at every kind of relationship, from first kiss to final heartbreak.Trade ReviewA gorgeously romantic treat of an anthology -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *A beautiful collection of new and old stories that come together perfectly . . . the brand-new short stories are original and inventive . . . all about overcoming adversity and how nothing will stand in the way of true love * Guardian Children's *

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Book SynopsisNow a major TV series on the BBC''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_____''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. Trade ReviewUnforgettable * Independent *Packs some powerful political punches * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' 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_____No one could begin to guess at the depth of the hatred I held for Sephy Hadley. Everything began with her and my brother. And that''s how it would end.Where there has been love, now there is hate. Two families have been shattered by the divided and violent society they live in. Sephy Hadley - a Cross, supposedly powerful and privileged - has bound herself forever to her nought lover Callum McGregor''s family.But Jude McTrade ReviewDevastatingly powerful * The Guardian *Moving and thought-provoking * Observer *Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable * Independent *Stimulating and emotionally satisfying * Financial Times *A gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale... * Bookseller *Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave * Guardian *Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful -- Amanda Craig * The Times *

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Book Synopsis''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' 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_____My name is Callie Rose. My mum is a Cross - one of the so-called ruling elite.My dad was a Nought. My dad was a murderer. My dad was a terrorist.These facts are the only things that are mine and real. So I don''t mind so much that I''m leaving it all behind. There''s nothing here worth holding onto.Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate that divided them turned to hopeTrade ReviewAnother emotional hard-hitter * The Sunday Times *Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable * Independent *Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' 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_____Just this once. Just this once and no more, I promise.Please let me get away with it just this once . . .Tobey wants a better life - for him and for Callie Rose. He wants nothing to do with the violent gangs that rule the world he lives in. But when he''s offered the chance to earn some extra money, how much could it hurt to just this once say ''yes''?Callie Rose knows all about the danger of saying ''yes''. She knows abTrade ReviewBlackman "gets" people . . . she "gets" humanity as a whole, too * The Guardian *Powerful * Sunday Times *Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable * Independent *Stimulating and emotionally satisfying * Financial Times *A gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale... * Bookseller *Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave * Guardian *Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful -- Amanda Craig * The Times *

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Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z's entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. 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 received an OBE for her services to children's literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children's Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series, Crossfire, was published by Penguin Random House Children's in summer 2019.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary book, and truly is Malorie Blackman at her best * Guardian *Blackman's emotional intelligence is such that Boys Don't Cry should be read aloud in every secondary school * The Times *Her writing at its best, creating characters and a story which, once read, will not easily go away * Independent *Blackman grapples with contemporary issues without ever letting them overwhelm the story and characterisation. A winner * Financial Times *This is an adroit investigation of family relations, very clearly portrayed * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAn electrifying, bittersweet love story with echoes of Romeo and Juliet, set in a society divided by racial bigotry and a world rocked by terrorism. Adapted from Malorie Blackman's best-selling novels. Sephy (a Cross) is the daughter of the Deputy Prime Minister. Callum is the son of a Nought agitator. United by a shared sense of injustice as children, and separated by intolerance as they grow up, their desire to be together begins to eclipse all family loyalty – sparking a political crisis of unimaginable proportions. 'I wanted to turn society as we know it on its head, with new names for the major divisions, i.e. Noughts (the underclass) and Crosses (the majority, ruling society)' - Malorie Blackman Dominic Cooke's adaptation of Noughts & Crosses was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2007.Trade Review'Dominic Cooke's excellent adaptation... a dark, politically unsentimentalised story about teenage love transcending the barriers in a deeply divided society... heart-rending' * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, seventeen-year-old Dante is waiting for his exam results. If they are good, he''ll go to university. But Dante''s plans have to change when he hears that he is the father of a baby girl. With the help of his father and brother, Dante must learn how to be a single father.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman’s hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics – now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Malorie Blackman’s hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics – now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Mike had no idea that his best friend Alex was a Gris-kwok – someone who can turn into any animal he chooses! But Mike’s naughty little sister Molly is a Gris-kwok too. Alex and Mike are about to take on the worst babysitting job in the world!

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Book SynopsisThe first Nought Prime Minister, Toney Durbridge, is about to go on trial for the murder of notorious ganglord, Dan Jeavons. Tobey insists he is being framed. There were ten seats at Dan''s dinner party the night he was killed and each guest had their own reasons for wishing him dead. Sephy Hadley was one of the guests that night. Haunted by the idea that she didn''t do enough to stop the death of her first love, Callum McGregor, Sephy will not sit quietly and wait for accusations to fall on her now. She has her children to protect.It''s time that the truth is uncovered. Time for the endgame.It''s been 20 years since Malorie Blackman''s groundbreaking series began with Noughts & Crosses, which charted the deeply forbidden romance between Sephy (a Cross) and Callum (a nought) - a love affair which had repercussions for their families for generations.Endgame, the breathtaking conclusion to the series, influenced by the unprecedented globa

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Book Synopsis** NOW A MAJOR NEW BBC TV SERIES - this edition contains an exclusive Q&A with lead actor Paterson Joseph**''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' - Stormzy''Stop it! You''re all behaving like animals! Worse than animals - like blankers!''Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, 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: pale-skinned and poor, 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. ''Unforgettable'' Guardian''The most original book I''ve ever read'' Benjamin ZephaniahTrade ReviewUnforgettable * Independent *Packs some powerful political punches * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisNominated for the Costa Children''s Book Award''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''Crossfire is searing, political and furious. Malorie''s world building is sublime and the way the Noughts & Crosses series holds a mirror up to society is unrivalled'' JUNO DAWSON_____Years have passed since the love between SephTrade ReviewThe cliffhanger ending will leave fans desperately awaiting the next instalment * Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year' *Crossfire is searing, political and furious. * Juno Dawson *This tense tale is . . . rich in moral and social issues * Sunday Times Ireland *Ingeniously flips the race issue . . . with myriad tiny details that constantly illuminate the grinding effect of blind prejudice * Financial Times *It chillingly echoes the tempestuous taste of the world today while offering the intensity of a thriller * i newspaper *The fast-paced drama will resonate with internet-era teens - and there's more to come * Daily Mail *Blackman is great at explosive love-hate relationships . . . [and] also has a talent for producing relatable characters, gutsy dialogue and page-turning action. Crossfire is a cracking story that fans of the series will love. * Guardian *[Malorie Blackman] is a supremely suspenseful writer . . . [a] nail-biting drama * Daily Telegraph *Rich in moral and social issues, it is devastating about racial attitudes * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:A hurricane is on its way, that Betsey can't wait forShe helps prepare for the stormShe is entered into a very strange contestShe even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseMagic Betsey

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as she:Surprises everyone on her birthdayLearns to be a ferocious guard dogMoves to a new houseBecomes a TV superstar!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:She puts on a magic show that doesn't quite go to planBetsey learns the importance of believing in yourselfShe learns that practise makes perfectBetsey realises that some magic is realThis collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseHurricane Betsey

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes another adventure for 5-7 year olds. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures!In these stories, join her as she: REALLY wants to ride her big sister's big bike Makes her first ever kite! Puts on the best show in the whole world AND has to become detective to find her missing teddy This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here! Betsey''s Birthday Surprise Magic Betsey Hurricane Betsey

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently - Book TrustDiscover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:She gets new trainers but not ones as nice as her best friend MayDoesn't quite have the perfect Saturday she wantedGets in over her head in a game of marblesAND has to help where she didn't expect to!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. Also available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey

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Book SynopsisYears after a violent war destroyed much of the world, Kaspar has grown up in a society based on peace and harmony. But beyond the city walls, a vicious band of rebels are plotting to tear this peace apart. It is up to the Guardians - an elite peacekeeping force - to protect the city, without ever resorting to the brutal methods of their enemy.When Kaspar joins the Guardians, he has a chance encounter with a rebel - a beautiful girl named Rhea. Haunted from that moment on by strange visions and memories - memories that could only belong to Rhea - he realises he hasn't been told the truth about what the rebels really want, and what he's really fighting for.

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Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z's entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. 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 received an OBE for her services to children's literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children's Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series, Crossfire, was published by Penguin Random House Children's in summer 2019.Trade ReviewA thriller with lots of humour and suspense . . . A very accessible and exciting book for younger readers * Writeaway! *Racy thriller . . . Her characters are credible and the pace is kept up throughout . . . Some exciting twists and turns will keep the reader guessing * Daily Telegraph *An exciting thriller, with code-breaking schoolgirl detectives * Guardian *A sparkling read * Sunday Tribune *Clever and surprising. That's what makes it so brilliant -- Olivia, aged 9 * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisWhizziwig is a small, furry alien who has crash-landed on Earth and ended up on top of Ben''s wardrobe. Once Ben has recovered from the shock of this unexpected arrival he''s delighted to learn that Whizziwig is a ''wish-giver'' able to turn wishes into reality. But it''s not as straightforward as it sounds. The wishes have to be made for someone else, and by accident, so it isn''t long before some very strange, and very funny, things start happening.Trade ReviewA fun light-hearted book bursting with amusing episodes . . . jam-packed with imagination and humour * writeaway.org.uk *Very funny . . . another winning book from this ever-popular author * Teaching & Learning *Full of wild misunderstandings, simple justice, satisfying revenges and real humour . . . Demonstrates [Malorie Blackman's] great versatility as a writer * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisMalorie 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 Children's Book Award, and she has won many other awards for her books for the Random House list. 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 Mind-Boggling Books Award in 1994. Her work has appeared on screen, with Pig-Heart Boy, which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, being adapted into a BAFTA-award-winning TV serial. Malorie has also written a number of titles for younger readers.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 then honoured with an OBE for her services to Children's Literature.Trade ReviewRewarding reading * Teaching and Learning *The pace is good, there is enough repetition of plot elements to keep readers in touch, and the setting is just different enough to be interesting * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisWhen the mysterious stranger shows up at Nova''s parents'' hotel, she thinks her luck has changed - until she realizes she''s the only one who can see him.Liam explains he''s been here a long time. And he can never leave, no matter how hard he tries.Soon, Nova begins to piece his tragic story together. But she''s hiding a secret of her own - one she''s desperate to keep from her family. And now Liam''s found her out . . .Trade ReviewBlackman's touch is as sure as ever * Observer *Brilliant, intense and completely unpredictable . . . Dramatic and fast-moving * Reading Matters *This tragi-comic ghost story is sure to please Malorie Blackman's many fans. Her books always succeed in being fast-paced and very readable, while offering the more thoughtful reader several layers of meaning * Bookseller *Expertly written * Primary Times *

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Book SynopsisIT''S GOING TO BE WOOF-ONDERFUL!There is nothing Nicky wants more in the world than a dog to play with. But Mum and Dad don''t want a dog. Then Grandad has an idea - he and Nicky can make a dog: a snow-dome dog. Even better, he has some special clay, found at the end of a rainbow, so that the dog will be extra-special. Maybe even magic . . .Trade ReviewBlackman's perceptions of the world of children and their emotions are as true to form as ever, and the illustrations by Sweeten help to make the story one that children will enjoy * Books for Keeps *A beautifully warm tale from an award-winning author . . . The perfect festive gift to keep the winter chill at bay for those aged five to seven * Junior News and Mail *Snow Dog is a lovely, wintery story and would make a great Christmas stocking filler for young readers * The School Run *

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Book SynopsisAt her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...

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Book Synopsis. When Vicky's father is arrested, accused of stealing over a million pounds from the bank where he works, she is determined to prove his innocence. There's only one way - to attempt to break into the bank's computer files. Even if Vicky is the best hacker in the world, will she find the real thief before they find her?Trade ReviewRefreshingly new . . . Malorie Blackman writes with such winsome vitality * Daily Telegraph *A page-turner * Sunday Express *Accept the expertise and race along with the plot * Observer *

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Book SynopsisYou''re the new girl in school. You''re just trying to fit in - and it''s not working. Then someone accuses you of theft, and you think things can''t get any worse. Until you get caught in a freak storm . . .The next thing you know, you''re in the future. Being shot at for being out after curfew. You don''t even recognise your hometown. And you''re heading for a confrontation from your worst nightmare.What if you could change the past to save the future?Trade ReviewImpossible to put down * Sunday Telegraph *Gripping tale * Independent on Sunday *An exciting and ambitious story . . . Behind the fast-moving adventure and the gadgets and gizmos of the 21st century, however, lies a moral tale which successfully raises important issues about conscience, society and human behaviour * TES *Gets off to an exciting start and the tension never lets up * Newcastle upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisIt''s just your average Friday night. Then the police show up. Your mum''s been caught on CCTV, breaking into a giant chemical company. They say she''s working undercover for A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E, a group against animal testing - but how is that possible? She''s not a spy - is she? Now she''s on the run - and only you can uncover the truth. And you''ve got to crack a code to do it.A gripping story from the bestselling author of Noughts and Crosses, Malorie Blackman.Trade ReviewA cracking good yarn * Daily Telegraph *Strong characterisation and pacy dialogue make this a real winner * Independent *This book is a real page-turner and is hard to put down! * Sunday Express *A gripping techno-thriller * Independent on Sunday *An exciting book . . . Full of adventure, detail and description and impossible to guess what will happen next * Newcastle Evening Chonicle *

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Book SynopsisIn Deadly Dare, there''s a new craze at Theo and Ricky''s school. The rules are simple: write a dare, put it in the bag and take turns to pick one out. But on the night Ricky does his dare and enters the deserted warehouse, he disappears. What really happened to Ricky - and how much does new girl Angela know? Theo needs to find the answers before it''s too late . . .There''s nothing unusual about getting emails from your dad . . . unless he died a few months ago. In Computer Ghost Jade asks Theo, Ricky and Angela to help her find out what''s going on. Could the mysterious, desperate messages really be from a ghost? One thing''s for sure. Whoever is behind them wants something badly - and they''ll stop at nothing to get it . . . Theo, Ricky and Angela have to become Lie Detectives to uncover the truth about top inventor, Darius Marriott, after he comes to give a talk at school and collapses. Who is out to get him, and why does their friend Bullet seem so involved? They''re determined to get to the bottom of it all - but that could prove to be much more dangerous than they think . . . Three gripping mysteries by bestselling Malorie Blackman.Trade ReviewGood old-fashioned stories with plots that keep the young reader hooked * Oxford Times *All three stories maintain an exciting pace throughout and are compelling reads * Primary Times *Page-turning thrillers * Norwich Evening News *Malorie Blackman is one of the few contemporary authors who can write really gripping, nail-biting thriller-adventure stories with totally realistic characters . . . Guaranteed to keep readers totally absorbed * Northern Echo *

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Book SynopsisYears after a violent war destroyed much of the world, Kaspar has grown up in a society based on peace and harmony. But beyond the city walls, a vicious band of rebels are plotting to tear this peace apart. It is up to the Guardians - an elite peacekeeping force - to protect the city, without ever resorting to the brutal methods of their enemy.When Kaspar joins the Guardians, he has a chance encounter with a rebel - a beautiful girl named Rhea. Haunted from that moment on by strange visions and memories - memories that could only belong to Rhea - he realises he hasn''t been told the truth about what the rebels really want, and what he''s really fighting for.Trade ReviewAs ever, for Blackman, story is king. The dialogue is vivid, inclusive, full of energy and ribald humour . . . her legions of fans have a treat in store * Guardian *A tense plot, convincing world and sassy dialogue demonstrate exceptional storytelling skill -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *Blackman is a terrific storyteller whose strongly drawn characters thrill young readers and draw them into dilemmas about love, loyalty, truth and violence * The Times *Expertly plotted and well-paced, Noble Conflict also touches on telepathy and the ability to turn memory into reality * Independent *Malorie's back with a new novel exploring love, violence, trust and betrayal . . . highly anticipated -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisKyle has always been afraid of things, especially dying. But when he gets on the train that is taking him and his class on a school trip, he has no idea how close to Death he is going to come. Death enters the train and Kyle moves with him, past his friends, who are frozen in time, in life-or-death situations. Kyle finds that he can pick up on their deepest, darkest fears - real things that have happened to them, or may happen in the future, and sometimes their surreal nightmares too. Kyle realises that he isn''t the only one who has buried fears and, more importantly, he now burns with the desire to live, and to live without fear. But will Death release him?Trade ReviewA superbly told thriller that will keep readers hooked * The Bookseller *Malorie Blackman is already a bestseller and The Stuff of Nightmares can only add to her fame . . . This book seems bound to be extremely popular -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *Blackman reaches reluctant readers like few others -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Malorie Blackman is one of the most versatile and forthright of all authors for young adults. She has brought us an ambitious panorama of broken societies and depicted motive and action in searingly effective ways . . . This is a remarkable book, powerful, fearful -- Dennis Hamley * Carousel *It is an intelligent, original and compelling novel -- Simon Treacy * Cork Evening Echo *

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Book SynopsisIn March 1807, the British Parliament passed an Act making the trading and transportation of slaves illegal. It was many years before slavery, as it was known then, was abolished, and slavery still continues today in different ways, but it was a big step forward towards the empancipation of a people. Malorie Blackman has drawn together some of the finest of today''s writers and poets to contribute to this important anthology. Their short stories and poems sit alongside first-hand accounts of slavery from freed slaves, making a fascinating and absorbing collection that remembers and commemorates one of the most brutal and long-lasting inflictions of misery that human beings have inflicted upon other human beings.Trade ReviewThe greatest strength of the anthology lies in its careful and effective juxtapositioning of punchy, thought provoking contemporary narratives with the articulate, measured eloquence of those who lived through the ordeal * Guardian *This excellent collection of stories, poems and first-hand accounts is published to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act * Carousel *Unheard Voices deserves to be in every school in the country -- Enid Stephenson * Carousel *A riveting collection of stories, poems and first hand recollections on the theme of slavery that not only remembers and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, but also celebrates the work of some of the finest black writers -- Michela Horsfield * Daily Echo *If you think that marking this bicentenary is slightly unnecessary and a bit of a fuss about nothing, Unheard Voices a collection of writings put together by award-winning children's author Malorie Blackman, about what it meant to be a slave, will change your mind * Newbury Weekly News *

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Book SynopsisMalorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z's entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. 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 received an OBE for her services to children's literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children's Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series,

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Book SynopsisThe exciting tale of a stuffed superhero''s good deeds, perfect for children learning to read. From award-winning author Malorie Blackman.Sinclair is no ordinary teddy bear. At night, when his owner Emily is fast asleep, he becomes a Wonder Bear, flying all over the world, and magically changing himself into new materials to save people in danger. One night, in India, France and Australia, he''s a very busy bear indeed!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.Clear typeUp to 8 lines per pageBright, appealing pictures for added interestA variety of sentence structuresA wider range of vocabularyStrong themes and characters

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Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the world’s greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. Find out more at english.com/readers

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