Classic Retellings - Animal Farm: A Retelling
Paperback
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.
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-0-00-880943-0
Interest age
11+
Reading age
9
Publication Date
10-09-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
96 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product 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.
Author
Tanya Landman, Cover artwork by Amy Blackwell
Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winningBuffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novellaOne Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school!
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-0-00-880943-0
Reading age
9
Interest age
11+
Publication Date
10-09-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
96 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product 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.
Author
Tanya Landman, Cover artwork by Amy Blackwell
Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winningBuffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novellaOne Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school!