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Knife Edge

By Malorie Blackman

Adjectives

intense thought-provoking emotional

Genres

Realistic Fiction Romance

What is Knife Edge about?

In a society divided by race, Sephy Hadley, a privileged Cross, is raising her mixed-race daughter alone after the execution of her Nought lover, Callum. Callum's brother, Jude, consumed by hatred, holds Sephy responsible for his family's suffering. As tensions escalate, Sephy faces a harrowing choice: protect herself and her child or confront the deep-seated prejudices tearing their world apart.

About the author

Malorie Blackman is a brilliant British author who loves writing exciting stories for children and teenagers. She is best known for her famous 'Noughts & Crosses' series, which has captured the imaginations of many readers. Malorie enjoys creating books full of adventure, mystery, and interesting characters that inspire young people to read more.

Pages

362 pages

Reading age

Teen/Young Adult (12-18)

Edition published

2007

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