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      March 2021

      Animal Farm

      by George Orwell

      All the animals were looking forward to the new, happy lives they would lead when Mr Jones’s rule over them came to an end. When the animals get rid of Mr Jones and take over the farm, they are excited by their new freedom. But can they run the farm with tools that are designed for humans? Will they be able to harvest the food that they need for the winter? The farmers decide to band together to win back the farm for Mr Jones. Will the animals be able to fight them off ? Can life on Animal Farm be as wonderful as they had all hoped for – or will new dangers threaten their happiness? A retelling of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece for children and young people by Tony Evans with illustrations by Angelo Ruta.

    • Children's & YA
      March 2021

      Nineteen Eighty-Four

      by George Orwell

      Winston Smith lives in a nightmare world where the Thought Police spy on everyone and children are taught to betray their parents. Even the smallest sign of disagreement with the Party results in torture, imprisonment, or death. Big Brother oversees everything – but who is he? Winston tries hard to keep his thoughts and fears to himself. But then he meets Julia, a strong-minded young woman who is willing to run the terrible risk of their being found together. Will kindly Mr Charrington keep their secret? Can Winston and Julia find happiness despite the dangers that threaten them? A retelling of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece for children and young people by Tony Evans with illustrations by Angelo Ruta.

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