Penguin Student Readers

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless élite among them starts to take control, and the animals find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another.

This special student edition of George Orwell’s chilling satire is specifically designed for readers who are studying the text in detail, featuring:

• Extra-wide margins to leave space for notes
• An introduction and notes by Orwell expert Ronald Carter
• Character sketches
• Chapter summaries
• A chronology
• Language notes
• A selection of questions and topics for discussion and analysis

Winston Smith lives in a world that controls every action and thought of its citizens through the all-seeing eye of Big Brother. Outwardly he seems to be an obedient citizen, yet inwardly he rebels against the system. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with his fellow worker Julia, but soon discovers that the price of freedom is betrayal…

This special student edition of George Orwell’s timeless dystopia is specifically designed for readers who are studying the text in detail, featuring:

• Extra-wide margins to leave space for notes
• An introduction and notes by Orwell expert Ronald Carter
• Character sketches
• Chapter summaries
• A chronology
• Language notes
• A selection of questions and topics for discussion and analysis

Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back – and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie becomes a victim of his own strength.

This special student edition of John Steinbeck’s moving novel of friendship and inequality is specifically designed for readers who are studying the text in detail, featuring:

• Extra-wide margins to leave space for notes
• An introduction and notes by Steinbeck expert Dr Barbara Heavilin
• Chapter summaries
• A vocabulary list