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Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman talks to Johny Pitts about the final novel in her hugely successful Noughts and Crosses series of books for young people.

Malorie Blackman talks to Johny Pitts about the final novel in her hugely successful Noughts and Crosses series.
In the first Noughts & Crosses novel, Blackman began the story of a deeply forbidden romance between Sephy (a Cross) and Callum (a nought) – a love affair that had repercussions for their families for generations. The aptly titled, Endgame, brings the series to a conclusion. Influenced by the unprecedented global events of recent years, the novel is full of twists and turns, as the characters find their way to a new future. Johny talks to Malorie about her incredible journey with the characters, the legacy of the series, and what she's looking forward to writing next.

And another groundbreaking children's novelist R.J Palacio, author of Wonder, shares her own childhood favourite in The Book I'd Never Lend.

Book List

Endgame by Malorie Blackman
Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
An Eye for an Eye by Malorie Blackman
Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman
Checkmate by Malorie Blackman
Double Cross by Malorie Blackman
Callum by Malorie Blackman
Nought Forever by Malorie Blackman
Betsey Biggalow the Detective by Malorie Blackman
Betsey Biggalow Is Here! by Malorie Blackman
Hurricane Betsey by Malorie Blackman
Betsey's Birthday Surprise by Malorie Blackman
The Big Book of Betsey Biggalow by Malorie Blackman
Magic Betsey by Malorie Blackman
Boys Don’t Cry by Malorie Blackman
Chasing the Stars by Malorie Blackman
Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins by Malorie Blackman
Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures by Malorie Blackman
Amazing Adventures of Girl Wonder by Malorie Blackman
Girl Wonder to the Rescue by Malorie Blackman
The Deadly Dare Mysteries by Malorie Blackman
Deadly Dare by Malorie Blackman
The Computer Ghost by Malorie Blackman
Lie Detectives by Malorie Blackman
Crossfire by Malorie Blackman
Rachel and the Difference Thief by Malorie Blackman
Crazy Crocs by Malorie Blackman
Rachel Versus Bonecrusher the Mighty by Malorie Blackman
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExupΓ©ry
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Pony by R. J. Palacio

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  • Sun 19 Sep 2021 16:00

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