by Malorie Blackman (Author)
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. Until the first steps are taken towards more social equality and a limited number of Noughts are allowed into Crosses schools...Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity by Noughts unable to accept the injustices any longer, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: New
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 01 Apr 2002
ISBN 10: 0552546321
ISBN 13: 9780552546324
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Prizes: Winner of Children's Book Award 2002. Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003. Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.