"Animal Farm" is a satirical allegory written by George Orwell that critiques totalitarianism and explores the corrupting influence of power. The story unfolds on a farm where the animals, led by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, overthrow their human owner in hopes of creating an equal society. However, as the pigs seize control, they become increasingly tyrannical, betraying the ideals of their rebellion. The narrative illustrates the rise of oppression and the disillusionment of the working class, serving as a powerful commentary on the dynamics of power and the dangers of political idealism. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by GCSEPod .