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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
''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
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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 hope

Trade Review
Another 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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A Paperback / softback by Malorie Blackman

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    Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
    Publication Date: 06/04/2017
    ISBN13: 9780141378664, 978-0141378664
    ISBN10: 0141378662
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    Description

    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 hope

    Trade Review
    Another 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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