"Of Mice and Men" follows the intertwined lives of two displaced ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, during the Great Depression. George, a quick-witted man, cares for Lennie, a large, strong man with a mental disability. The duo shares a dream of owning their own land, a symbol of hope in a bleak world. As they navigate the challenges of life on the ranch, they encounter loneliness, prejudice, and the fragility of dreams. Their friendship is tested by tragic circumstances, leading to a heartbreaking yet profound exploration of dreams, friendship, and the human condition. [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 .