Noughts & Crosses Collection 6 Books Set by Malorie Blackman - Young Adult - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Noughts & Crosses
Knife Edge
Checkmate
Double Cross
Crossfire
Endgame

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123877256
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Ages 12-17 (Grades 7-12)

Overview
The Noughts & Crosses Collection gathers all six novels in Malorie Blackman's landmark young adult saga, following Sephy Hadley and Callum McGregor and, later, their descendants, through a divided world where Crosses hold power and Noughts are pushed to the margins. Spanning forbidden romance, political upheaval, and generational conflict, this paperback set traces one of YA fiction's most acclaimed explorations of race, class, and justice. Ideal for teen readers and adults alike, the collection rewards cover-to-cover reading, revealing how choices made by one generation reshape the next.

About the Books
This six-book collection presents Malorie Blackman's complete Noughts & Crosses sequence, tracing an alternate Britain where dark-skinned Crosses rule and pale-skinned Noughts are treated as second-class citizens. It opens with childhood friends Sephy and Callum discovering that even a simple bond can become a radical, dangerous act. Knife Edge and Checkmate show how that first forbidden relationship reshapes two families, as Sephy and Callum's daughter Callie Rose grows up carrying a history she never chose. Double Cross, Crossfire, and Endgame push the saga into its most turbulent chapters, following a new generation as gang violence, political ambition, and old prejudices collide with rising stakes. Throughout, Blackman never softens the emotional or political weight of her story: friendships fracture, loyalties are tested, and love alone never conquers injustice. Readers are asked to recognize how systems of power perpetuate themselves and to consider what real change requires. Told in propulsive, accessible prose, this collection remains one of the most important works of British young adult fiction.

Key Benefits

• Complete six-book Noughts & Crosses sequence in one paperback set
• Follows one evolving story across three generations of two families
• Tackles race, class, and injustice through gripping storytelling
• Great for teen readers, book clubs, and classroom reading lists
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading

Book-by-Book Guide
Noughts & Crosses — Sephy, a privileged Cross, and Callum, a marginalized Nought, risk everything for a forbidden friendship.
Knife Edge — Two families reel from tragedy as Sephy and Callum's choices test loyalty and hope.
Checkmate — Sephy and Callum's daughter Callie Rose grows up caught between worlds still divided by old hatred.
Double Cross — Tobey is drawn into violent gangs, risking his bond with Callie Rose for quick money.
Crossfire — Old divisions resurface as a new generation is pulled into a dangerous, high-stakes political game.
Endgame — The first Nought Prime Minister stands trial for murder, reigniting decades-old tensions.

About the Author
Malorie Blackman is a British author celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to children's and young adult literature. Born in London in 1962, she has written more than sixty books spanning science fiction, mystery, and contemporary drama, with the Noughts & Crosses sequence standing as her most acclaimed work. Her writing consistently confronts prejudice, identity, and social justice with honesty and emotional depth. Blackman served as Children's Laureate from 2013 to 2015 and has received numerous honors for her lasting impact on how young readers engage with difficult, important subjects.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete six-book paperback set delivers an entire saga of love, rebellion, and generational change in one satisfying collection. Perfect for teen readers, classroom libraries, or as a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, it invites readers to experience Malorie Blackman's boldest, most talked-about story from beginning to end.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.