New Releases by Malorie Blackman

Betsey Biggalow may be small but she''s full of ideas - even about how to surprise everyone else on her own birthday! Join Betsey on four adventures as she learns you don''t have to be big to have a big impact. Four of Betsey''s adventures in one book, now with fabulous new illustrations by Diane Ewen.

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as: A hurricane is on its way, that Betsey can''t wait for She helps prepare for the storm She is entered into a very strange contest... She even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger! This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book Trust

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 loved and most widely-read writers. For over thirty years, her books have helped to shape British culture, and inspired generations of younger readers and writers. The Noughts and Crosses series, started in 2000, sparked a new and necessary conversation about race and identity in the UK, and are already undisputed classics of twenty-first-century children''s literature. She is also a writer whose own life has been shaped by books, from her childhood in south London, the daughter of parents who moved to Britain from Barbados as part of the Windrush Generation, and who experienced a childhood that was both wonderful and marred by the everyday racism and bigotry of the era. She was told she could not apply to study her first love, literature, at university, in spite of her academic potential, but found a way to books and to a life in writing against a number of obstacles. This book is an account of that journey, from a childhood surrounded by words, to the 83 rejection letters she received in response to sending out her first project, to the children''s laureateship. It explores the books who have made her who she is, and the background to some the most beloved and powerful children''s stories of today. It is an illuminating, inspiring and empowering account of the power of words to change lives, and the extraordinary life story of one of the world''s greatest writers.

Ci sono legami che nemmeno il pregiudizio può spezzare. Perché l’amore non è mai bianco o nero e trova sempre la sua strada. Sephy e Callum sono amici sin da quando hanno memoria, ma nonostante ciò che hanno in comune, il loro legame non è destinato a durare. Sephy, infatti, è una Cross, un membro della classe al potere nella Comunità Pangeana. Ha la pelle scura ed è figlia di un uomo politico ricco e influente. Callum, invece, è un nullo: ha la pelle bianca e proviene da una famiglia umile. Nulli e Cross sono condannati a detestarsi e ogni relazione fra loro è scoraggiata. Quando Sephy e Callum si ritrovano a frequentare la stessa scuola, il rapporto trai due, fino ad allora impermeabile all’odio che da sempre li circonda, viene messo a dura prova. E mentre nel Paese infuriano proteste sempre più violente, le loro strade si dividono, forse per sempre. Dove regna l’oppressione sembra non esserci spazio per l’amicizia né per l’amore…Proprio quando tutto sembra perduto, però, i due ragazzi si ritrovano ancora fianco a fianco, pronti a lottare per scrivere insieme il loro destino. Considerato dalla critica uno tra i romanzi più influenti degli ultimi anni, Pari e Dispari è una storia di crescita, amicizia e amore. Un libro che coniuga il romanticismo immortale di Romeo e Giulietta con una riflessione originale sul tema del razzismo e dell’emarginazione.

Mike had no idea that his best friend and his sister were shapeshifting Gris-kwok! Malorie Blackman’s hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics – now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, seventeen-year-old Dante is waiting for his exam results. If they are good, he''ll go to university. But Dante''s plans have to change when he hears that he is the father of a baby girl. With the help of his father and brother, Dante must learn how to be a single father. Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig''s heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig''s heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way. Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

Nia has met the man she wants to marry. Marcus is kind, clever and handsome, with a beard so dark it is nearly blue-black. Nia demands a single promise from him – that Marcus will never enter her study, her private space. But when Marcus''s curiosity begins to mount Nia feels more and more uneasy. Will he betray her? Can he accept that no means no? Can a woman ever have a room of her own? Malorie Blackman brings her unparalleled understanding of human nature to the story of Bluebeard.

A rip-roaring picture book adventure from superstar pairing Malorie Blackman and Dapo Adeola. Over the shimmering ocean, up the huge, high mountain, through the deep, dark forest . . . WE''RE GOING TO FIND THE MONSTER! Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster. A joy to read-aloud with its cumulative refrain, and full of funny, relatable characters, this is a contemporary celebration of creativity, fantasy and family. Written by bestselling author of Noughts & Crosses, Malorie Blackman, this story was originally published as Marty Monster. This new version has been stunningly brought to life by the award-winning illustrator of Look Up!, Dapo Adeola.

Chamo-me Callie Rose. A minha mãe é uma Cruz da chamada elite. O meu pai era um Zero. O meu pai foi assassinado. O meu pai era um terrorista. Estes factos fazem de mim o que sou e são reais. Que me importa deixar tudo para trás? Não há aqui nada por que valha a pena ficar. Dezasseis anos se passaram desde que Sephy Hadley e Callum McGregor se conheceram e que o ódio que os separava se tornou esperança. Mas o mundo não mudou o suficiente para a filha deles, Callie Rose. Crescer com uma dupla origem, num mundo de amargo preconceito, faz com que Callie se sinta uma estranha onde quer que esteja. Eis que entra Jude McGregor. Jude conta a Callie a verdadeira história da família dela e, quanto mais ela descobre, mais se apercebe do tanto que lhe esconderam e da imensidão de perigos que a atentam. Eis a emocionante sequela de Zeros & Cruzes, terceiro volume da série «Noughts & Crosses».

The first Nought Prime Minister, Toney Durbridge, is about to go on trial for the murder of notorious ganglord, Dan Jeavons. Tobey insists he is being framed. There were ten seats at Dan''s dinner party the night he was killed and each guest had their own reasons for wishing him dead. Sephy Hadley was one of the guests that night. Haunted by the idea that she didn''t do enough to stop the death of her first love, Callum McGregor, Sephy will not sit quietly and wait for accusations to fall on her now. She has her children to protect. It''s time that the truth is uncovered. Time for the endgame. It''s been 20 years since Malorie Blackman''s groundbreaking series began with Noughts & Crosses, which charted the deeply forbidden romance between Sephy (a Cross) and Callum (a nought) - a love affair which had repercussions for their families for generations. Endgame, the breathtaking conclusion to the series, influenced by the unprecedented global events of recent years, is full of twists and turns. Are you ready for the Endgame?

An exciting school trip goes horribly wrong in this thrilling adventure from master storyteller Malorie Blackman.

"Entre chiens et loups" revient avec une nouvelle saison, où l''on retrouve les thèmes chers à Malorie Blackman : racisme, ségrégation, famille, amour. « Enlèvement, arcanes du monde politique, secrets de famille, font de ce roman un vrai page-turner mais invitent surtout à la réflexion sur l''injustice sociale et l''engagement politique. » Page des Libraires

Malorie Blackman retells ''Bluebeard''. A Fairy Tale Revolution is here to remix and revive our favourite stories. ''Please don''t even try to get down to the basement. Just leave it alone - okay? Otherwise you''ll ruin things for both of us...'' Nia has met the man she wants to marry. Marcus is kind, clever and handsome, with a beard so dark it is nearly blue-black. Nia demands a single promise from him - that Marcus will never enter her study in the basement, her private space. But when Marcus''s curiosity begins to mount Nia feels more and more uneasy. Will he betray her? Can he accept that no means no? Can a woman ever have a room of her own?

Sephy es una Par, hija de un destacado político, pertenece a la élite de gente con piel oscura. Callum es un Non, un chico de piel pálida, y por tanto miembro de la clase humilde. Hubo un tiempo en que los Nones fueron esclavos de los Pares, y aunque actualmente la esclavitud está abolida, la discriminación sigue siendo la norma general. Pero Sephy y Callum han sido amigos desde la infancia... y ahora que ya han crecido, saben que su relación no puede ir más allá de la pura amistad. Hasta que una nueva ley permite que algunos Nones talentosos pasen a los institutos reservados para los Pares. En una atmósfera de prejuicios, injusticias e intrigas políticas, Sephy y Callum viven un amor contra todo y contra todos, con consecuencias tan trágicas como inesperadas...

Nominated for the Costa Children''s Book Award ''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY ''Malorie''s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH ''Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage.'' ZAWE ASHTON ''Crossfire is searing, political and furious. Malorie''s world building is sublime and the way the Noughts & Crosses series holds a mirror up to society is unrivalled'' JUNO DAWSON _____ Years have passed since the love between Sephy - a Cross - and Callum - a Nought - destroyed their world and changed their families and society forever. Society appears to be very different now. For the first time ever, a Nought Prime Minister - Tobey Durbridge - is in power. Race and class don''t divide people anymore. But things are never really that easy. Because Tobey''s just been framed for murder, and the only way to free himself is to turn to his oldest friend - Callie-Rose. Their families divisions run deep, and when two young people are kidnapped, their lives and everything they''ve fought for are put in the firing line. And when you''re playing a game as dangerous as this one, it won''t be long before someone gets caught in the crossfire... Crossfire is the long-awaited new novel in legendary author Malorie Blackman''s ground-breaking Noughts & Crosses series. ''Rich in moral and social issues, it is devastating about racial attitudes'' THE SUNDAY TIMES, CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE WEEK ''It chillingly echoes the tempestuous taste of the world today while offering the intensity of a thriller'' I NEWSPAPER

A new version of this much-loved anthology, with a brand-new story featuring the brand-new Thirteenth Doctor from literary sensation Naomi Alderman! Twelve wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel - featuring all twelve Doctors - are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who book. And now they''re joined by a very exciting, and very exclusive, new tale - written by Naomi Alderman, author of The Power - that will star the Thirteenth Doctor, as she battles to save the universe with her three close and trusted friends. Other authors featured are: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, and Holly Black.

A powerful new Noughts & Crosses story from legendary author Malorie Blackman, written for World Book Day 2019. I''ve never been shot before. It''s dark but I keep seeing white flashes before my eyes like spots of lightning jabbing at me. Am I going into shock? Must be. But I can''t pass out, not now. Then I''ll be dead for sure. Dan is on the run - hiding from a ruthless gang who want him dead. It''s one of those nights. One of those nights where I sit alone and watch the world go by. One of those nights when if my hatred were fuel, I would happily light a match and watch the whole world burn. Eva just wants to be left alone to mourn her daughter. But when a badly wounded Dan crosses her path, she''s compelled to help. Both are hiding dark secrets from their past. Both have reasons to fear the other. But they are both connected to each other too, and before the night is over, Eva will be forced to choose: betray Dan, or protect him - whatever the cost.

Dans la société où vit Mikela, la seule règle qui vaille est celle de la paix... à tout prix. Personne, jamais, n’est en colère, fâché, triste, encore moins furieux ou désespéré. L’agressivité est proscrite et les autres émotions éteintes. Quand le vaisseau spatial que dirige sa mère est attaqué et menacé de destruction totale, Mikela comprend que la population ne se défendra pas. Alors, la jeune fille décide de se battre. Même si c’est interdit. Car il faut bien savoir se révolter. Non ?

Dans le monde où vit Cal, aucun contact physique n''est autorisé. Mais le garçon est passionné de foot et en a assez de jouer virtuellement. Alors, dans le plus grand secret, lui et ses amis jouent pour de vrai, et sans leur combinaison de protection intégrale ! Mais le pire ennemi de Cal risque de tout découvrir... et de mettre ses copains en danger.

Imaginez un monde. Un monde ou tout est noir ou blanc. Ou ce qui est noir est riche, puissant et dominant. Ou ce qui est blanc est pauvre, opprime et meprise. Un monde ou les communautes s''affrontent a coups de lois racistes et de bombes. C''est un monde ou Callum et Sephy n''ont pas le droit de s''aimer. Car elle est noire et fille de ministre. Et lui blanc et fils d''un rebelle clandestin...Et s''ils changeaient ce monde ?

Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out the rest of their crew, and their family, in its entirety. Nathan''s ship is heading in the opposite direction. But on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive. Their lives unexpectedly collide. Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, head over heels. But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...? ''Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion...keeps us guessing to the last'' Sunday Times ''Goes boldly where few YA titles have gone before...a combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What''s not to like?'' Guardian

The iconic love story in graphic novel form. ''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY ''Malorie''s Noughts & Crosses series is the first time I saw myself in a book . . . they were pacey, exciting, rich. What Malorie Blackman has always done so brilliantly is put the minority front and centre, both in society and politics.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON _____ ''Stop it! You''re all behaving like animals! Worse than animals - like blankers!'' Sephy is a Cross: she lives a life of privilege and power. But she''s lonely, and burns with injustice at the world she sees around her. Callum is a nought: he''s considered to be less than nothing - a blanker, there to serve Crosses - but he dreams of a better life. They''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. Then - in spite of a world that is fiercely against them - these star-crossed lovers choose each other. But this is love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger . . . and which will have shocking repercussions for generations to come. Voted as one of the UK''s best-loved books, Malorie Blackman''s Noughts & Crosses is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic.

Twelve bestselling authors, twelve Doctors, twelve brilliant adventures in time and space for all Doctor Who fans! This collection features all twelve original Doctor Who eshort stories, covering each of the twelve Doctors and written by a selection of wonderful children''s authors.

"Après les guerres et les conflits, un monde nouveau est créé, basé sur un principe unique : la vie humaine comme bien le plus précieux. Kaspar, 17 ans, décide de mettre sa vie au service des Gardiens, chargés de faire respecter ce principe. La vie comme valeur ultime... Beau principe. Mais n''est-ce pas une utopie ?".

Malorie Blackman brings together the best teen writers of today in a stunningly romantic collection about love against the odds. 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 with a new story from Malorie Blackman herself, Love Hurts looks at every kind of relationship, from first kiss to final heartbreak.