12-page PDF featuring activities, ideas and discussion points
KS3, KS4
Years 7-11
This 12-page PDF resource from Penguin provides accompanying activities, ideas and discussion points for Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman, as well as other books in the series – Knife Edge, Checkmate and Double Cross.
What is Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman about?
Callum is a nought – a second-class citizen in a world run by the ruling Crosses. Sephy is a Cross, the daughter of one of the most powerful men in the country. And in their world, noughts and Crosses don’t mix. As tension escalates and a bomb explodes, both Callum and Sephy are drawn into the conflict while they struggle to be together.
Who is Malorie Blackman?
Malorie Blackman has written over fifty books and is one of today’s most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has received numerous prizes for her work.
In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children’s literature. The Times described her as ‘a national treasure’. Malorie Blackman was the Children’s Laureate 2013–15.
Penguin Schools aims to support teachers, librarians and educators as they share the very best books for children and young people published by Penguin Random House Children’s UK. Take a look at our KS2 resource about Cloud Busting by Malorie Blackman.
