As Rose takes her first steps away from Sephy and into this world, she finds herself drawn inexorably into more and more danger.Ī gripping, stimulating and totally absorbing novel set in a world where black and white are right and wrong. Sephy, Rose's mother, has told her virtually nothing about her father, but as Rose grows into a young adult, she unexpectedly discovers the truth about her parentage, and becomes determined to find out more.

But when he's offered the chance to earn some money just for making a few 'deliveries', just this once, would it hurt to say 'yes'? He wants nothing to do with the gangs that rule the world he lives in. Tobey wants a better life - for him and his girlfriend Callie Rose. Covering some of society’s everyday issues, Noughts and Crosses is a clever and compelling story about love and friendship, as well as tackling issues of prejudice and stereotypes. The story focuses on their relationship, which is frowned upon by society, and explores the discrimination they encounter at every turn. 15-year-old Callum is a Nought, and his best friend, Sephy, as well as being a Cross, is also the daughter of one of the most influential politicians in the country. he white Noughts are second-class citizens, and the black Crosses are highly-revered and perceived as the superior race. Described as ground breaking and phenomenal, Noughts and Crosses explains how the population is divided into two. There are five novels in the Noughts and Crosses collection in total, each one a fantastic a different read with young adults will enjoy.

Cleverly written from two perspectives, Noughts and Crosses shows the views from main characters Callum and Sephy’s (Persephone) who are both from completely different worlds.

A modern classic, Noughts and Crosses is a love story that meets shocking outcomes and faces bitter enemies. A must-have for all YA fans, Noughts and Crosses has been voted one of the UK’s best-loved books by legendary author Malorie Blackman.

Naughts and crosses series