Most Popular Books by Malorie Blackman

True enemies. False hope, Sephy is part of the ruling class. Callum is considered a second-class citizen. They have been friends all their lives, since before there were barriers and boundaries. Now, things are different -- they have to meet in secret, as hate and violence seethe dangerously close to the surface of their society''s fragile order. Once, Sephy and Callum thought they had to proect their love; now, they must defend their very lives....

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.

Everyone assumes the bomb that killed Callie Rose''s grandmother was the work of a nought terrorist. But Callie Rose knows the truth. Her boyfriend Tobey is worried about his own future. Tobey hopes to go to university, get a good job and leave the dangerous streets of his childhood behind. Then he is offered the chance to earn some ready money.

Five...four...three...two...one. Lift-off! What can Lizzie do when big-headed Jake challenges her to a race in space? She''s GOT to beat him. But Jake has a super-duper, deluxe new spaceship that runs on special fuel... Zoom to Pluto and back with this super space story from award-winning author, Malorie Blackman.

Now a major TV series on the BBC ''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.

Originally published under title: An eye for an eye. Great Britain: Corgi Books, 2003.

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.

My name is Callie Rose. My mum is a Cross - one of the so-called ruling elite. My dad was a Nought. My dad was a murderer. My dad was a terrorist. These facts are the only things that are mine and real. So I don''t mind so much that I''m leaving it all behind. There''s nothing here worth holding onto. ''The Noughts & Crosses series are my favourite books of all time'' Stormzy Sixteen years have passed since Sephy Hadley first met Callum McGregor - and the hate that divided them turned to hope. But the world hasn''t changed quickly enough for their daughter, Callie Rose. Growing up dual heritage in a world where bitter prejudice divides Noughts and Crosses has meant she''s an outsider wherever she turns. Enter Jude McGregor. Jude teaches Callie about her real family history, and the more she learns the more he persuades her where her loyalties really lie. But soon Callie is caught in a trap she can''t get out of - one which will have deadly consequences. Voted as one of the UK''s best-loved books, Malorie Blackman''s Noughts & Crosses series is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic. ''Dramatic, intensely moving'' Carousel ''Another emotional hard-hitter'' Sunday Times

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.

Gemma longs for her lost mother, taking comfort from the cuttings in her scrapbook; pictures of mothers who loved their children come what may. Mike is new to the area; a boy with a terrible secret to hide. A secret about his missing mother. Gemma and Mike - two kids hurt by their past and now inextricably linked. Their effect on each other''s lives will be explosive.

At her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...

A futuristic drama full of suspense from the award-winning Malorie Blackman. What do you do when your dad has created a monster? That''s Claire''s dilemma when her father reveals the latest project in his lab. It''s hideous – but can Claire bring herself to destroy it? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

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

You''re waiting for the postman--he''s bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist--a glittering future lies ahead. But when the doorbell rings it''s your old girlfriend; and she''s carrying a baby. You''re fine to look after it, for an hour or two, while she does some shopping. Then she doesn''t come back and your future suddenly looks very different....

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

Davey is the new boy in class and Sam can''t stand him. He thinks Davey is a Grade A moron. But when the two are thrown together Sam discovers that Davey''s eccentric way of looking at the world makes life a lot more fun. Until the day something terrible happens... A funny and sad story, told completely in verse.

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

Can two wrongs ever make a right? Sephy is a Cross - the daughter of a top politician and a member of the ruling class. She is also six months pregnant. But Sephy''s baby will be a mixed-race child, its father a nought - in world where the two classes are divided by colour and never treated as equals. Even worse, the baby''s father, Callum, is dead. And now Sephy - and her sister, Minerva - must face a violent confrontation with Callum''s brother, Jude, who is thirsting for revenge. For Jude reckons that Sephy was responsible for Callum''s death-

Fleeing on to the moors when she is unfairly accused of theft, an unusual storm suddenly whirls 12 year-old Lydia into the future. But will it ever let her return?

A powerful short story featuring Sephy and Callum, stars of the original dystopian bestseller, Noughts and Crosses. First released exclusively for World Book Day 2012.

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.

Ellie is the rudest, most spoilt child her grandma has ever met. So Grandma, who is a little bit magic, decides to teach her a lesson and switches Ellie''s body with Jolly the cat''s. As Ellie starts to make friends with the other animals in the house, the mice and the spiders, she learns how to be a good friend.

Malorie Blackman spins a hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics.

When Heather and her boyfriend Andrew go on holiday together to Europe they escape from the disapproval of their families, but a chance meeting with a stranger leads to a nightmare they could never have imagined. Suggested level: junior secondary.

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 idea how close to death he is going to come. Kyle now burns with the desire to live, and to live without fear. But will death release him?

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.

When Vicky''s father is arrested and 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 way - to attempt to break into the bank''s computer files.

Danny and June are bored. So June dares Danny to go with her to wake the Marty Monster. Over the shark-infested seas they sail, climbing up the high mountain where the dangerous wolves lurk, past the jungles where the fierce wildcats stalk, round the bubble lake where the blubber blob bathes, to the cave of the Marty Monster...

It''s a normal Friday evening for Elliot until the police call and tell him his mom''s in serious trouble. A security video clearly shows her breaking into a giant pharmaceutical company on behalf of A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E., the environmental action group. Even worse than that, she''s also gone on the run.

A powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family around this topical and controversial issue'' - Guardian ''An engrossing story'' - Daily Telegraph ''That''s all I ever did - watch and listen. I was always a spectator, never a participant. I didn''t call that living. I was alive - but that was all.'' Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is a ''normal'' life - friends, swimming, school, family. But his life is far from normal. Not every thirteen-year-old desperately needs a new heart because theirs doesn''t work properly. Finally, one doctor offers hope. Cameron could - if he and his parents agree - take part in a radical and controversial procedure involving the transplant of a pig''s heart into his human body. It''s risky. And it''s never been done before . . . While Cameron comes to terms with the idea, he finds the world around him is much less accepting. But surely everyone will understand that it''s better to have a pig''s heart that works than a human heart that doesn''t - won''t they . . .? ''A sensitive and informative story that provides a vivid insight into transgenics and xenotransplantations and still manages to squeeze in the inevitable guinea-pig and piggy in the middle jokes'' - Independent

Exciting, action-packed and suspenseful, it is also deeply thought-provoking, raising a whole host of challenging questions that seem particularly appropriate to our times. This smart, compelling stand-out novel is undoubtedly a must read.

In Deadly Dare, there''s a new craze at Theo and Ricky''s school. The rules are simple: write a dare, put it in the bag and take turns to pick one out. But on the night Ricky does his dare and enters the deserted warehouse, he disappears. What really happened to Ricky - and how much does new girl Angela know? Theo needs to find the answers before it''s too late . . . There''s nothing unusual about getting emails from your dad . . . unless he died a few months ago. In Computer Ghost Jade asks Theo, Ricky and Angela to help her find out what''s going on. Could the mysterious, desperate messages really be from a ghost? One thing''s for sure. Whoever is behind them wants something badly - and they''ll stop at nothing to get it . . . Theo, Ricky and Angela have to become Lie Detectives to uncover the truth about top inventor, Darius Marriott, after he comes to give a talk at school and collapses. Who is out to get him, and why does their friend Bullet seem so involved? They''re determined to get to the bottom of it all - but that could prove to be much more dangerous than they think . . . Three gripping mysteries by bestselling Malorie Blackman.

In March 1807, the British Parliament passed an Act making the trading and transportation of slaves illegal. It was many years before slavery, as it was known then, was abolished, and slavery still continues today in different ways, but it was a big step forward towards the empancipation of a people. Malorie Blackman has drawn together some of the finest of today''s writers and poets to contribute to this important anthology. Their short stories and poems sit alongside first-hand accounts of slavery from freed slaves, making a fascinating and absorbing collection that remembers and commemorates one of the most brutal and long-lasting inflictions of misery that human beings have inflicted upon other human beings.

When the mysterious stranger shows up at Nova''s parents'' hotel, she thinks her luck has changed - until she realizes she''s the only one who can see him. Liam explains he''s been here a long time. And he can never leave, no matter how hard he tries. Soon, Nova begins to piece his tragic story together. But she''s hiding a secret of her own - one she''s desperate to keep from her family. And now Liam''s found her out . . .

A singing ant, a silly wolf and a mighty mouse are just some of the characters in this mini collection of everyone''s favourite fables. After all, it''s never too late to learn a new moral or two! This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.