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. - Captures the powerful narrative of the classic text in a concise format without ever compromising on the impact of the original, making this iconic tale of rebellion and tyranny accessible to a broader audience - A perennial set text for study, this classic retelling features strong curriculum links and will be accompanied by a free, downloadable discussion guide - This retelling of Animal Farm, one of the most significant and celebrated literary works of the 20th century, complements our dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition - Tanya Landman is a bestselling and award-winning writer for teens, and the perfect author to bring Orwell's timeless allegory of power and oppression to life.