Naughts & Crosses

Contributor(s): Blackman, Malorie (Author)

ISBN: 9781416900160

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Hardcover

$21.99

Pub Date: June 1, 2005

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2004016564

Lexile Code: 0630

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 12 to 17

Physical Info: 1.32" H x 9.19" L x 6.33" W ( 1.27 lbs) 400 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice Racism and Colorism | Violence

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000087586 ( Naughts & Crosses)

Reading level: 4.00

Interest level: UG

Point value: 13.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Previously titled "Naughts & Crosses," this modern-day "Romeo and Juliet" by UK sensation Blackman ("Hacker") is set in a world where black and white mean right and wrong--and life and death. Named as one of the BBCUs Big Read Top 100 Books of All Time.

Brief description: An award-winning British author and dramatist, Malorie Blackman is a major voice in children's publishing, holding the post of Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2013 to 2015. She is best known for her bestselling Noughts & Crosses series as well as Pig Heart Boy, Thief!, Cloud Busting, Boys Don't Cry, and Chasing the Stars.

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