{"product_id":"noughts-crosses-paperback","title":"Noughts \u0026 Crosses - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMalorie Blackman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo star-crossed lovers fight for a more just world in this searing novel with a critically-acclaimed BBC series adaptation now streaming on NBCUniversal's Peacock platform \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she's lonely, and she burns with injustice at the world she sees around her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCallum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he's considered to be less than nothing, there to serve Crosses, but he dreams of a better life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey've been friends since they were children, and they both know that's as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies--love is out of the question. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen--in spite of a world that is fiercely against them--these star-crossed lovers choose each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut it comes at a price and as they prepare to protect themselves and their love, they realize that the cost will lead both of them into terrible danger...and will have shocking repercussions for generations to come.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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 \u0026amp; Crosses series as well as \u003ci\u003ePig Heart Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThief!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCloud Busting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBoys Don't Cry\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChasing the Stars.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699533811775,"sku":"9781534497429","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1713a78e3424608fb11b26278b921e46.webp?v=1765013610","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/noughts-crosses-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}