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Checkmate
Malorie Blackman
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Description for Checkmate
Paperback. Series: Noughts and Crosses. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: YFM; YX. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
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. 'The Noughts & Crosses series are my favourite books of all time' Stormzy Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate ... Read more
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. 'The Noughts & Crosses series are my favourite books of all time' Stormzy Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Noughts and Crosses
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141378664
SKU
9780141378664
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Ref
99-2
About Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman has written over 60 books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, which is currently in production for the BBC. Malorie has been honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award and an OBE for her services to children's literature. Between 2013 and 2015, she was the Children's Laureate.
Reviews for Checkmate
Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave
Guardian
Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable
Independent
Guardian
Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable
Independent