Animal Farm : A Retelling

Author: Tanya Landman

Interest age: from c 11 years

Published on 10 September 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (Barrington Stoke Ltd) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Classic Retellings' series.

Paperback | 96 pages
130 x 198 x 9 | 168g

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.