We have selected Crossfire as our Teen book of the Month for September: another powerhouse of a book by the inimitable Malorie Blackman – a former Children’s Laureate who knows how to keep the pages turning at a frantic pace. This hugely readable & relevant story will hook in readers of all ages, from teens to adults, especially fans of The Hate U Give. Noughts & Crosses broke the mould when it first appeared in 2001, depicting a world of inverted racism where black Crosses dominated white Noughts. Now Crossfire takes the story into the present day, where race & class supposedly no longer divide people, & Britain has its first ever Nought Prime Minister. Except that he has just been framed for murder, & two young people are about to be caught in the crossfire… Brilliantly taking the original stark divisions of Noughts & Crosses into today’s world of subtler inequalities, Crossfire is another tense & addictive book that will attract a wide readership, addressing real-life issues that matter to young people right now. * Please note this book contains mature content & language more suitable for older readers. Supplied as a pack of 30 copies.