{"product_id":"checkmate-noughts-crosses-book-3-second-hand","title":"Checkmate (Noughts \u0026 Crosses, Book 3) (Second-Hand)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheckmate (Noughts \u0026amp; Crosses, Book 3) (Second-Hand)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Malorie Blackman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Checkmate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Noughts \u0026amp; Crosses (Book 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young Adult \/ Dystopian Fiction \/ Political Fiction \/ Romance \/ Drama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corgi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 August 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9780552551946\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheckmate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the gripping third instalment in Malorie Blackman's acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoughts \u0026amp; Crosses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series. Continuing the powerful exploration of prejudice, identity, discrimination and forbidden relationships, this thought-provoking novel challenges readers to consider the consequences of hatred and the struggle for equality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world of the Noughts and Crosses remains divided by deep-rooted racial inequality, political tension and generations of injustice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSephy and Callum's story has left lasting consequences, and the next generation must navigate a society still struggling with the divisions of the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs old conflicts resurface and new dangers emerge, characters are forced to confront difficult choices involving family, loyalty, love and revenge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith political tensions escalating and personal relationships pushed to breaking point, the struggle for justice becomes increasingly dangerous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalorie Blackman delivers another emotionally powerful chapter in a series that examines the devastating effects of prejudice and the courage required to challenge an unjust society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBook 3 in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoughts \u0026amp; Crosses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePreceded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Book 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFollowed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Book 4)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Malorie Blackman's acclaimed dystopian series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest enjoyed in series order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond-Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond-hand mass market paperback edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover may show light shelf wear, creasing or handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages may show light signs of previous use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding is intact unless otherwise stated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird instalment in an award-winning young adult series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish-language paperback edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplores themes of racism, prejudice, equality and social justice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines drama, romance and political conflict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking dystopian fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malorie Blackman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68196347674852,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/20261109_163644.jpg?v=1794235184","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/checkmate-noughts-crosses-book-3-second-hand","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}