Chasing the Stars
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  • Published: 21 April 2016
  • ISBN: 9781448157129
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

Chasing the Stars

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21 Apr 2016
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21 Apr 2016
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9 Jun 2022
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LONGLISTED FOR THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE, 2016. SHORTLISTED FOR THE YA BOOK PRIZE, 2017.

Two lives collide. Loss. Lies. Love.

Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out the rest of their crew, and their family, in its entirety.

Nathan's ship is heading in the opposite direction. But on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.

Their lives unexpectedly collide. Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, head over heels.

But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?

'Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion...keeps us guessing to the last'
Sunday Times
'Goes boldly where few YA titles have gone before...a combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What's not to like?'
Guardian
  • Published: 21 April 2016
  • ISBN: 9781448157129
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400
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About the author

Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z’s entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. In 2005 Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children’s books. In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children’s literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children’s Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series, Crossfire, was published by Penguin Random House Children’s in summer 2019.

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Praise for Chasing the Stars

[This] gripping story has plenty of strong emotions to play with: love, hate, fear, jealousy and more than a dash of betrayal.

Telegraph

A combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You and a murder mystery. What's not to like?

Tony Bradman, Guardian

Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last.

Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week

The former Children's Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story.

Mail on Sunday - Children's Book of the Month

The former Children's Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story.

Alex O'Connell, The Times - Children's Book of the Week
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