Cover of Checkmate by Malorie Blackman

Checkmate

Checkmate is a dystopian work by Malorie Blackman, published in 2001. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of class conflict. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorMalorie Blackman
First published2001
ISBN-139781846576515
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

Checkmate is a 2000s dystopia by Malorie Blackman. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing class conflict. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, juvenile fiction, juvenile fiction, terrorismus, terrorism, and prejudices. The edition on file runs about 516 pages, has been issued by Random House, and carries ISBN 9781846576515. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was Checkmate published?

Checkmate was first published in 2001.

Who wrote Checkmate?

Checkmate was written by Malorie Blackman.

What kind of dystopia is Checkmate?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Class conflict. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Checkmate?

A catalogued edition of Checkmate carries ISBN-13 9781846576515.

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