{"product_id":"noughts-and-crosses-collection-6-books-set-malorie-blackman-young-adult-paperback","title":"Noughts \u0026 Crosses Collection 6 Books Set by Malorie Blackman - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNoughts \u0026amp; Crosses\u003cbr\u003e\nKnife Edge\u003cbr\u003e\nCheckmate\u003cbr\u003e\nDouble Cross\u003cbr\u003e\nCrossfire\u003cbr\u003e\nEndgame\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789123877256\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 12-17 (Grades 7-12)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Noughts \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis six-book collection presents Malorie Blackman's complete Noughts \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book Noughts \u0026amp; Crosses sequence in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one evolving story across three generations of two families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTackles race, class, and injustice through gripping storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for teen readers, book clubs, and classroom reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoughts \u0026amp; Crosses — Sephy, a privileged Cross, and Callum, a marginalized Nought, risk everything for a forbidden friendship.\u003cbr\u003eKnife Edge — Two families reel from tragedy as Sephy and Callum's choices test loyalty and hope.\u003cbr\u003eCheckmate — Sephy and Callum's daughter Callie Rose grows up caught between worlds still divided by old hatred.\u003cbr\u003eDouble Cross — Tobey is drawn into violent gangs, risking his bond with Callie Rose for quick money.\u003cbr\u003eCrossfire — Old divisions resurface as a new generation is pulled into a dangerous, high-stakes political game.\u003cbr\u003eEndgame — The first Nought Prime Minister stands trial for murder, reigniting decades-old tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalorie 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malorie Blackman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837838406006,"sku":"U2510-9789123877256","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/noughts-and-crosses-collection-malorie-blackman-paperback.jpg?v=1785460435","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/noughts-and-crosses-collection-6-books-set-malorie-blackman-young-adult-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}