Noughts & Crosses, by Malorie Blackman from The 10 Best Children's ooks

Blackman is a wonderful contemporary author of fiction for older children and teens, setting her work in the modern world. The entire ‘Noughts & Crosses’ series, following generations of two families torn apart by racial and cultural division, is tough, uncompromising and thought-provoking. Best for: Ages 12–15 In a nutshell: Prejudice under the spotlight