Animal Farm

Written by George Orwell · Adapted by Tony Evans · Illustrated by Angelo Ruta

Part of the Baker Street Readers series

Farm animals overthrow their owner, but their new leaders soon grow just as cruel.

64 pages· 29,060 words· Est. 3 hour read· 940L· AR 7.3 · 5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Tony Evans retells George Orwell's fable for young readers in a short illustrated edition. The animals of Manor Farm drive out their drunken owner and set up a society where all animals are equal. As the pigs take charge, led by Napoleon, the rules quietly change, and the others find themselves worse off than before.

From the publisher

All the animals were looking forward to the new, happy lives they would lead when Mr Jones's rule over them came to an end. When the animals get rid of Mr. Jones and take over the farm, they are excited by their new freedom. But can they run the farm with tools that are designed for humans? Will they be able to harvest the food that they need for the winter? The farmers decide to band together to win back the farm for Mr. Jones. Will the animals be able to fight them off? Can life on Animal Farm be as wonderful as they had all hoped for - or will new dangers threaten their happiness? Help new readers wave goodbye to their misconceptions of great literature being dry tales in dusty old tomes by introducing our vivid and witty covers and bright illustrations accompanying the lively and accessible retold text. The world's greatest classic stories come to life in these expert retellings. Baker Street Readers give an enchanting taste of the original tales, quoting best-known lines and most memorable moments, all supported with wonderfully witty (and sometimes scary!) illustrations .An introductory "cast of characters" list and an appendix with points for further discovery assist readers of any age to explore these timeless stories from around the world.

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