Malorie Blackman Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman OBE

Biography

Malorie Blackman is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. In 2005, she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008, she was then honoured with an OBE for her services to children's literature.

Malorie's books

  • Boys Don't Cry

    Boys Don't Cry

    Dante is waiting for the postman. It's 'A' level results day and he has high hopes, but a knock on the door brings an old girlfriend and some news that will change his plans for good.

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  • Noble Conflict

    Noble Conflict

    Kaspar is proud to be one of the Guardians - an elite peacekeeping force who protect the Alliance against the rebel Insurgency. Then he encounters young rebel Rhea.

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  • Noughts and Crosses

    Noughts and Crosses

    Callum is a Nought but his best friend Sephy is a Cross - the daughter of one of the most influential politicians in the country.

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  • Pig Heart Boy

    Pig Heart Boy

    Cameron desperately needs a new heart when he is offered the opportunity to take part in a radical and controversial experiment involving the transplant of a pig's heart.

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