Most Popular Books by 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.

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.

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.

Can the future ever erase the past? 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 deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mother, has told Rose virtually nothing about her father, but as Rose grows up she becomes determined to find out more about her parentage. As Rose takes her first steps away from Sephy and into her father’s world, she finds herself drawn inexorably into danger.

Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought - a ''colourless'' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that''s as far as it can go. Against a background of prejudice, distrust and mounting terrorist violence, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger . . .

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+

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.

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...

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....

Emily''s stuffed bear Sinclair is a superhero, going out every night and changing himself into different materials, from steel to rubber to glass, to help people all over the world. Includes facts about materials.

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.

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. 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. Your baby. You''re happy to look after it, just for an hour or two. But then she doesn''t come back - and your future suddenly looks very different. Malorie''s dramatic new novel will take you on a journey from tears to laughter and back again.

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.

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.

Two kids hurt by their past, inextricably linked. Their effect on each other''s lives will be explosive. 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. As they navigate the challenges of growing up, their blossoming friendship is tested by the shadows of their family histories. Malorie Blackman''s Tell Me No Lies is a gripping tale of friendship, bullying, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. Perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, this thrilling novel showcases the strength of young people as they overcome their troubled pasts.

The past colours the present as Sephy gives birth, alone, to her daughter, her baby''s father, Callum, having been hanged for terrorism. And while Sephy struggles to face an uncertain future, Callum''s brother Jude broods on the past until, finally, his actions draw Sephy into his world once again and she is forced to take sidesa A stunning and powerful novel in which truth and justice are no longer black and white issues but are coloured by revenge, loyalty, atonement and guilt. Unputdownable, Knife Edge will confirm Malorie Blackman''s status as one of today''s top authors for young readers.

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

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.