GEORGE ORWELL
1) Animal farm
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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"The animals on the farm, led by the pigs, overthrow their human owner and establish their own government based on the principles of Animalism. However, over time, the pigs become increasingly corrupt and oppressive, and the other animals begin to realize that they are no better off under their new leaders than they were under the human owner. The book is a powerful critique of totalitarianism and the dangers of political corruption. Through its depiction...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
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Portrays a terrifying vision of life in the future when a totalitarian government, considered a "Negative Utopia," watches over all citizens and directs all activities, becoming more powerful as time goes by.