Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses. Malorie has been awarded the Eleanor Farjeon award, received an OBE, and served as Children's Laureate.
A powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family around this topical and controversial issue Guardian Engrossing story Daily Telegraph A sensitive and informative story that provides a vivid insight into transgenics and xenotransplantations and still manages to squeeze in the inevitable guinea-pig and piggy in the middle jokes Independent Great for older readers able to tackle issues First 20060802 A bizarre yet strangely realistic book ... The plot is well developed with many unexpected twists The Times 20050625