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 MEDAL 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.
With an exciting new cover and inside illustrations by superstar Chris Mould.
'Heartily recommend.'Just Imagine
'Never been so timely . . . simply striking illustrations.'Armadillo Magazine
'Atmospheric and deliciously macabre.' Lancashire Post