Anthony McGowan, Guest Editor June 2015 chose Animal Farm as one of his favourite short novels...."Orwell’s story of a farmyard revolution is one of the very few parables that works on both levels: his animal characters are so wonderfully drawn we come to love (or hate) them, share in their dreams, aspirations, and feel for their ultimate betrayal. Add to that the wider truths it tells us about power and injustice, and we have one of the greatest books of the twentieth century. All in 144 pages …"
Animal Farm - the history of a revolution, under the leadership of the pigs Napoleon and Wellington leads to the animals taking over the farm but it all went wrong - is George Orwell's brilliant satire on the corrupting influence of power.
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NOMINATED - CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDALOne of Faber's hand-picked classics that no home should be without. Animal Farm is the timeless story of revolution - now with an exciting new cover and inside illustrations by Chris Mould.All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.It's just an ordinary farm - until the animals revolt. They get rid of the irresponsible farmer. The other animals are sure that life is improving, but as systems are replaced and half-truths are retold, a new hierarchy emerges . . .Orwell's tale of propaganda, power and greed has never felt more pertinent.This edition is part of a select range of illustrated 'rite of passage reads' from Faber, which includes: The Great Gatsby, The Bell Jar, Nineteen Eighty-Four, A Room with a View and Maurice.'Heartily recommend.' Just Imagine'Never been so timely . . . simply striking illustrations.' Armadillo Magazine'Atmospheric and deliciously macabre.' Lancashire Post'Perfectly pitched.' WRD Magazine
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NOMINATED - CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDALOne of Faber's hand-picked classics that no home should be without. Animal Farm is the timeless story of revolution - now with an exciting new cover and inside illustrations by Chris Mould.All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.It's just an ordinary farm - until the animals revolt.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Animal Farm and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Animal Farm features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Classic Literature, Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Science Fiction, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Animal Farm was written by George Orwell and published by Faber & Faber
Animal Farm has 160 pages
Yes it is part of Faber Illustrated Classics series
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