Noughts & Crosses Collection 6 Books Set By Malorie Blackman - Ages 12-17 - Paperback

Welcome to the exciting and captivating world of the Noughts and Crosses series by Malorie Blackman. Does love truly conquer all? Come find out. Dive into the captivating world of the Noughts and Crosses series by Malorie Blackman that delves deep into complex themes of race, prejudice, justice, and oppression. Step into the dystopian world of Sephy and Callum, two characters whose lives are intertwined by fate but separated by the harsh realities of their society. As they navigate a world filled with conflict and division, their story will make you question everything you know about love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Let this captivating series take you on a journey through its narrative, offering both heartache and hope in equal measure. Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and Crosses Books in Order: Noughts & Crosses Knife Edge Checkmate Double Cross Crossfire Endgame Description from the Publisher: Noughts & Crosses 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 a love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger... Knife Edge 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 McGregor blames Sephy for all the tragedies his family has suffered. And he is determined to force her to take sides, and destroy her life . . . just like she destroyed his. . . Checkmate Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate that divided them turned to hope. But the world hasn't changed quickly enough for their daughter, Callie Rose. Growing up dual heritage in a world where bitter prejudice divides Noughts and Crosses has meant she's an outsider wherever she turns. Enter Jude McGregor. Jude teaches Callie about her real family history, and the more she learns the more he persuades her where her loyalties really lie. But soon Callie is caught in a trap she can't get out of - one which will have deadly consequences. Double Cross All Tobey wants is a better life - for himself 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 about terrible mistakes, and violence and revenge, and the fierce divide between Noughts and Crosses. And knowing so much about the past makes her afraid for her future. Because sometimes, one little bad decision can change everything . . . Crossfire Years have passed since the love between Sephy - a Cross - and Callum - a Nought - destroyed their world and changed their families and society forever. Society appears to be very different now. For the first time ever, a Nought Prime Minister - Tobey Durbridge - is in power. Race and class don't divide people anymore. But things are never really that easy. Because Tobey's just been framed for murder, and the only way to free himself is to turn to his oldest friend - Callie-Rose. Their families' divisions run deep, and when two young people are kidnapped, their lives and everything they've fought for are put on the firing line. And when you're playing a game as dangerous as this one, it won't be long before someone gets caught in the crossfire... Endgame The first Nought Prime Minister, Toney Durbridge, is abo