by Malorie Blackman · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141378657
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In 'Knife Edge', the second installment of Malorie Blackman's 'Noughts & Crosses' series, we delve into a world where hatred and division threaten to destroy any trace of love and hope. Two families, marked by a segregated and violent society, struggle to survive the consequences of their decisions. Sephy Hadley, a privileged Cross, finds herself bound to the McGregor family, Noughts considered inferior and persecuted. Jude McGregor, consumed by resentment, blames Sephy for the tragedies that have plagued his family and is willing to destroy her. A devastating and moving story that explores themes of racism, prejudice, and the complexities of love in times of hatred.
Oneta Malorie Blackman, FRSL is a British writer who held the position of Children's Laureate from 2013 to 2015. She primarily writes literature and television drama for children and young adults. She has used science fiction to explore social and ethical issues, for example, her Noughts and Crosses series uses the setting of a fictional alternative Britain to explore racism. Blackman has been the recipient of many honours for her work, including the 2022 PEN Pinter Prize.
