Animal Farm by Jill Fenton

BBC Bitesize

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On this useful resource, you can find the plot summary, themes and character listing

Communism

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Describes what the communist system of government is, how the leaders come to power over a country, and what it is like to live under such a regime. The history of how communism has evolved, the rise and fall of leaders, and the future of communist countries are examined.

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Dyslexia Friendly edition of the text

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Graphic novel edition of the text

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Escape from East Berlin

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A fast-paced, high-interest historical thriller, chronicling two daring attempts to cross the Berlin Wall, set decades apart. December, 1961 Marta is a young girl who saw thirty miles of barbed wire appear across her city overnight, separating Berlin into West and East - with Marta's home on the Communist Bloc-controlled eastern side.

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Includes a biography of George Orwell and information on Communism and Totalitarianism.

Animal Farm - Summary and Analysis

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George Orwell biography

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I Must Betray You

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A teenager living in the repressive regime of 1989 Romania faces the choice whether to inform on his family to save their lives.

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The Wave

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Laurie isn't sure what to make of 'The Wave'. It had begun as a simple history experiment to liven up their World War II studies and had become a craze that was taking over their lives.

Laurie's classmates are changing from normal teenagers into chanting, saluting fanatics. 'The Wave' is sweeping through the school - and it is out of control.

Laurie's friends scoff at her warnings but she knows she must make them see what they have become before it's too late.

The Wave is based on a nightmarish true episode in a Californian high school, when a teacher wanted to demonstrate the dangers of propaganda and group-think.
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The Last Wild

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Set in a dystopian future where a mysterious disease called The Red Eye has decimated the entire animal population of the world, a mute boy named Kester, discovers he has the unique ability to communicate with the remaining animals, such as cockroaches and moths, leading him on an extraordinary journey. The narrative is a blend of adventure and mystery, as Kester, along with a diverse group of animals, seeks to find his father and a cure for the afflicted wildlife. The storytelling is both imaginative and poignant, exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and the interconnectivity of life.