Noughts and Crosses - Couverture souple

Blackman, Malorie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198326947 ISBN 13 : 9780198326946

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Noughts and Crosses Dominic Cooke's acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of the bestselling novel by Malorie Blackman. First performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2007. Full description

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

MALORIE BLACKMAN has written over fifty books and is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to children's books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature. She has been described by The Times as 'a national treasure'. Malorie Blackman is the Children's Laureate 2013-15.

Revue de presse :

"Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice . . . Unforgettable" (Independent)

"Stimulating and emotionally satisfying" (Financial Times)

"A gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale..." (Bookseller)

"Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave" (Guardian)

"Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful" (Amanda Craig The Times)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0198326947
• ISBN 13: 9780198326946
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136