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Description

Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society. 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... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Sephy Hadley: Sephy is a cross, she is black and is one of the higher race.
  • Callum Mcgregor: Callum is a nought, he is white and is one of the lower race.

First Sentence

'Honestly, Mrs Hadley' said Meggie McGregor wiping her eyes. 'That sense of humour of yours will be the death of me yet!'

Series

This book is in the Noughts and Crosses series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Malorie Blackman (Author)
  2. Malorie Blackman (Author)
 

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