Animal Farm
A Retelling
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Pub Date 10 Sep 2026 | Archive Date 6 Aug 2026
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Description
George Orwell’s powerful tale of rebellion and tyranny is vividly brought to life in this compelling and accessible retelling from Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman.
Days before his death, old Major the pig ignites the flames of rebellion among the animals of Manor Farm, where Mr Jones rules with cruelty and neglect. Led by pigs Napoleon and Snowball, the farm animals unite to overthrow their human owners and reclaim their freedom. Although they envision a society built on equality and shared labour, as time passes and the pigs consolidate their newfound power, the line between liberators and tyrants becomes increasingly blurred.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.
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Advance Praise
Praise for the Classic Retellings series:
"The perfect gateway for readers to discover the power and magic of the dazzling original … Never veers from its purpose of delivering an accessible rendition of a complex book" LOVEREADING4KIDS ON FRANKENSTEIN
"Faced with the task of turning a complex classic into an easy read, Landman has excelled" THE TELEGRAPH ON JANE EYRE
"The perfect introduction" THE SCOTSMAN ON WUTHERING HEIGHTS
"Retains all the power, menace and beauty of the original … In [Landman's] hands, the story will reach and inspire readers of all abilities" BOOKS FOR KEEPS ON DRACULA
"Not just the perfect gateway drug to what I think is the greatest English novel, but a brilliant book in its own right" ANTHONY McGOWAN ON WUTHERING HEIGHTS
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780008809430 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
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