Animal Farm: A Retelling by Tanya Landman

By Tanya Landman (author) Part of the Classic Retellings series

"This compelling retelling renders Orwell’s enduring allegory accessible to a notably broader readership."

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Lucid, vivid, and briskly-paced, Tanya Landman’s retelling of Animal Farm never compromises the potency of Orwell’s original, from the opening pages when Major, “a majestic pig, with a wise and kindly appearance” , declares that the reason the animals of Manor Farm “live miserably” in a state of servitude is “because the produce of our labour is stolen by human beings” .

After issuing his farmyard comrades with a call to action ( “Rebellion!” ) and declaring that “all animals are equal” , Major dies, and on his death, his peers overthrow the exploitative tyrant farmer and set about creating an equal society.

Such is Landman’s storytelling prowess, the impact of Orwell’s timeless tale of oppression, rebellion, and the corrupting influence of power shines through this eminently accessible re- telling. Complementing the publisher’s dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of Animal Farm , and empowering readers who might struggle with the original text, Landman’s rendition is ideal for use in the classroom.

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.

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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.

• 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, making it ideally suited to classroom use

• This retelling of Animal Farm , one of the most significant and celebrated literary works of the 20th century, complements our dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of the original text

• 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

Praise for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde;

“Landman’s eerily captivating retelling – produced in an accessible format – means that that more readers can understand and revel in this perennial classic” Wigan Today

Praise for Frankenstein;

“Tanya Landman tackles the original voice and narrative so well that this gripping and accessible tale is so recognisable but still captivating in its own form” Emma Suffield

Tanya Landman is renowned for her prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal winning Buffalo Soldier . In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot .

Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school!