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Animal Farm is a brilliant political satire and a powerful and affecting story of revolutions and idealism, power and corruption. 'All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.' Mr Jones of Manor Farm is so lazy and drunken that one day he forgets to feed his livestock. The ensuing rebellion under the leadership of the pigs Napoleon and Snowball leads to the animals taking over the farm. Vowing to eliminate the terrible inequities of the farmyard, the renamed Animal Farm is organised to benefit all who walk on four legs. But as time passes, the ideals of the rebellion are corrupted, then forgotten. And something new and unexpected emerges..
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Is Animal Farm appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This allegorical novella contains political violence, the corruption of ideals, and animal deaths including executions. The satire of totalitarianism is sophisticated and best understood by mature middle schoolers and teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include domestic violence, substance abuse, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in politics, history, or stories about revolution and betrayal will find this a thought-provoking look at how power corrupts even the best intentions.