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Malorie Blackman
Sephy is a Cross, one of the privileged in a society where the ruling Crosses treat the pale-skinned noughts as inferiors. But her baby has a nought father… Jude is…
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Everyone assumes the bomb that killed Callie Rose’s grandmother was the work of a nought terrorist. But Callie Rose knows the truth - and her fear of the past leaves…
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Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against…
The powerful conclusion to iconic author Malorie Blackman’s ground-breaking Noughts & Crosses -the series that taught a generation to think and act differently.
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Years have passed…
Jane Austen
The daughter of a country gentleman, Elizabeth Bennet, meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner. Mr Darcy seems to have more pride than money. Nobody likes him, least of all…
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Award-winning author Malorie Blackman tackles the issues of racism and prejudice in a world set in an alternative historical reality.
From scaring Mum at Halloween to building the biggest snowball the world’s ever seen - Maxine always has a super plan and needs the help of her twin brothers, Anthony…
No matter, in these four sweet and funny short stories, Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself, that practise makes perfect, and that some magic is real . Beautifully…
It is Callie Rose’s sixteenth birthday and she has a bomb in her bag. Callie Rose is mixed race in a country where people are judged by their colour. Her…
Join Betsey the Detective as she enlists the help of Prince, the detective dog, to solve the mystery! Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these warm and funny stories are ideal…
The long-awaited autobiography of one of the world’s greatest children’s writers, and an empowering and inspiring account of a life in books. Malorie Blackman OBE is one of Britain’s best…
In Boys Don’t Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood. You’re waiting for the postman - he’s bringing your A level results.
This book is one of five short story collections featuring the lively and likeable Betsey Biggalow from Children’s Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these stories are ideal…
When Maxine has a plan, you can be sure it involves her twin brothers Anthony and Edward. You can also be sure it involves BIG TROUBLE! Nine fantastically funny short…
The incredible new novel in iconic author Malorie Blackman’s ground-breaking YA Noughts & Crosses series
Thirty-four years have passed since Sephy Hadley - a Cross - first met Callum McGregor…
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…
Whizziwig is a small, furry alien who has crash-landed on Earth and ended up on top of Ben’s wardrobe. Once Ben has recovered from the shock of this unexpected arrival…
VIMS - the Virtual Interactive Mobile System - is the creation of Dominic’s scientist mum. An artificial intelligence masterpiece controlled by a single glove and a special pair of glasses…
It’s a normal Friday evening for Elliot - until the police knock on the door and tell him his mum’s in serious trouble! A security video clearly shows her breaking…
Seventeen-year-old Jayna wishes she could spend every second of the day with Andrew. Jayna just wishes Andrew’s prejudiced family could accept her - but when they’re alone together, it hardly…
Featuring short stories and extracts - both brand-new and old favourites - about modern star-crossed lovers from stars such as Gayle Forman, Markus Zusak, Patrick Ness and Andrew Smith, and…
A hurricane is on it’s way . Join her as she helps prepare for the storm, is entered into a very strange contest, and even attempts to eat a MONSTER…
A powerful, thought-provoking and highly readable novel by one of today’s most talented writers for children.
Award-winning author Malorie Blackman tackles the issues of racism and prejudice in a world set in an alternative historical reality. Previous titles by the author include Pig-Heart Boy , Hacker…
A detective story littered with wild and wonderful inventions.
Olivia (Vee), is now captain of her own spaceship, an Explorer Vessel which set out seven years earlier on a deep space mission. She and her twin brother Aidan are…
Birthday-present burglars, a Tooth Fairy mystery, and an abandoned puppy - no adventure is too great for Maxine, also known as Girl Wonder! This collection of seven funny short stories…
Life is tough for Nova. Her frantic parents are obsessed by running their hotel and her older sister seems too grown-up and good-looking to spend time with her any more…
Sephy Hadley and Callum McGregor are two young people in love. But Sephy is a Cross, daughter of a government minister, and Callum is a Nought. In their world, Crosses…
Sephy is a dark-skinned Cross in a society where people are judged by their colour and Crosses have the power. But after terrible disagreements with her family, Sephy is alone…
Crossfire is the long-awaited new novel in legendary author Malorie Blackman’s ground-breaking Noughts & Crosses series - perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power.
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reading series, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language.
With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and…
This reader is accompanied with a CD that contains the full audio of the text in MP3 format. Sephy Hadley and Callum McGregor are two young people in love. But…
They’re beautiful and brave too! This funny story from the Children’s Laureate, Malorie Blackman, is perfect for building confidence in young readers - whether reading aloud or reading alone.
Jackson Winstanley Sweettooth (or Jack for short) is a mouse who lives with the Bailey family. He gets the blame for a lot of things. And Jack’s biggest enemy is…
ELT graded reading series for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign language.
Penguin Readers introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Boys Don’t Cry, a…
This is a lyrical story, written in verse, that celebrates friendship and individuality from the author of ‘Noughts and Crosses’.
Cameron is thirteen and in need of a heart transplant when a pioneering doctor approaches his family with a startling proposal. He can give Cameron a new heart - but…
Years after a violent war destroyed much of the world, Kaspar has grown up in a society based on peace and harmony. But beyond the city walls, a vicious band…
Kyle has always been afraid of things, especially dying. But when he gets on the train that is taking him and his class on a school trip, he has no…
Includes such mysteries as Deadly Dare , Computer Ghost , and Lie Detectives . In Deadly Dare , there’s a new craze at Theo and Ricky’s school. The rules are…
Join Betsey, the little girl with big ideas, as she surprises everyone on her birthday, learns to be a guard dog, moves house and even becomes a TV star in…
Penguin Readers are simplified texts which provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure.
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Fleeing onto the moors when she was unfairly accused of being a thief a storm suddenly whirls 12-year-old Lydia into a computer-dominated future where her home town is ruled by…
When Vicky’s father is arrested, accused of stealing over a million pounds from the bank where he works, she is determined to prove his innocence. But how? There’s only one…
In March 1807, the British Parliament passed an Act making the trading and transportation of slaves illegal. This book contains short stories and poems, which complement alongside first-hand accounts of…