Animal Farm – George Orwell, Penguin Books Edition (Session 2027-28)

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a short novel in which the animals of an English farm throw out their human owner and decide to run the farm themselves, and slowly find that the new rulers are no better than the old. It is one of the most widely read political stories in English, and this Penguin Books edition is a good choice for readers in Class 9 and above, O Level students and general readers in the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies it with cash on delivery across Pakistan and delivery to the Gulf countries.

Quick facts about this copy

• Title on the cover: Animal Farm
• Author: George Orwell (the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair)
• Publisher: Penguin Books (the Penguin logo is on the cover and the title page reads "Penguin Books – Animal Farm")
• Cover: white brush lettering on black and red
• First published: 1945, according to the author page in the book itself
• Award mentioned in the book: in 1995 it received the W. H. Smith and Penguin Books Great Reads of the Century award
• Kind of book: political allegory in the form of a fable
• Session: a core modern classic for 2027-28

What is Animal Farm about?

On Manor Farm the animals are tired of working hard for the farmer, Mr Jones, who feeds them badly and gives them nothing in return. An old pig called Major tells them of a dream of a world without humans. After his death, two younger pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, lead a rebellion and drive Mr Jones away. The farm is renamed Animal Farm, and the animals write seven commandments on the barn wall, with the main idea that all animals are equal.

At first life is better. But over time the pigs, who are clever and take charge of the planning, begin to claim extra food and comfort. Napoleon drives out Snowball and rules by fear with the help of his dogs. The commandments are quietly changed one by one, and a pig called Squealer explains each change in the language of persuasion. A hard-working horse called Boxer gives everything he has for the farm, and the way the pigs treat him is one of the saddest parts of the book.

The book is short and simple on the surface and works as a children's animal tale, but it carries a serious message about power, propaganda and the way a revolution can be taken over by the people who lead it. Orwell wrote it as a comment on the Russian Revolution and the rule of Stalin, but readers apply it to many other situations, and that is why it has stayed so popular.

About the author, as printed in this edition

The author page in this copy gives the main points of Orwell's life. He was born Eric Arthur Blair in India in 1903, went to Eton, served in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma from 1922 to 1927, and then lived in poverty in Paris and London, earning a living as a tutor, a teacher and a bookshop assistant. His first books grew out of these years: Down and Out in Paris and London (1933), Burmese Days (1934) and The Road to Wigan Pier (1937).

He then went to fight in the Spanish Civil War, was wounded and wrote Homage to Catalonia. His health was poor from 1938 on. In the Second World War he served in the Home Guard and worked for the BBC, and wrote for several newspapers. Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) made him famous across the world.

How the story is built

The book is a fable, so each group of events has a clear purpose.

1. The dream and the rebellion. An old pig's speech gives the animals a vision, and a sudden chance lets them drive out the farmer.
2. The new rules. The seven commandments, the flag and the first harvest show the early hopes of equality.
3. The rivalry. Two pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, argue over the future of the farm, and one of them wins by force.
4. The slow change. The commandments are altered, new privileges appear and the animals' memories are used against them.
5. The ending. The last scene is short and sharp, and it is deliberately left for the reader to think about.

Characters to know

Who should read Animal Farm?

• Students in Classes 9 and 10. It is short, but it needs a reader who can follow ideas as well as events. It is often used in English lessons for exactly that reason.
• O Level and A Level students who want a model of allegory, satire and clear prose. It is useful background reading for anyone studying politics or history.
• CSS and PMS aspirants who want a short, clear example of how propaganda works.
• General readers who have never read it and want to see what the fuss is about.

Why read it?

It teaches you to read between the lines. Every character and event stands for something, and spotting it is a skill worth practising. It also shows how language can be used to control people, which is the idea behind Squealer's speeches. And because it is short, it gives a lot of thought for a small amount of reading time. The sentences are simple, which makes it a good novel for improving English reading speed.

When and how to use it

Read it in a week, a few chapters at a time. After each chapter write a one-line summary and one line on what it might represent. After the book, discuss these questions:

• Which of the seven commandments changed first and why?
• Why do the other animals not stop the pigs?
• Where do you see a Squealer today?

For older students, a comparison with a history unit on the Russian Revolution is a rich project.

Is it a good choice for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is a standard reading book for the 2027-28 session for Class 9 to O Level and beyond. If your school has set a particular edition, send us your list on WhatsApp, and we will tell you what we can get for you.

Related reading on our site

• Political Thought: Plato to the Present for CSS and PMS students who want to understand the ideas behind the story.
• The Hound of the Baskervilles is another classic that suits the same age group.

Buy it in Urdu Bazar, Lahore

• Shop: Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000
• Urdu Bazar Lahore book shop number: 0317 4846676 (call or WhatsApp)
• Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM; closed on Sunday
• Delivery: all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries

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Frequently asked questions

Is Animal Farm right for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is a standard reading book for Class 9, O Level and general readers in 2027-28. Check your school's list for the edition.

Who published this edition?

Penguin Books, as shown on the title page in our copy.

Is it a children's story?

It looks like one, but it is a political allegory. Younger readers can enjoy the animals, while older readers see the deeper meaning.

Is it short?

Yes, it is one of the shortest famous novels in English, which makes it ideal for a first classic.

Do you deliver outside Lahore?

Yes, all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries. WhatsApp 0317 4846676.

Inside the book — contents and sample pages