Animal Farm
George Orwell
Animal Farm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
75th Anniversary Edition
by George Orwell
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
On a farm where animals work hard and dream of fairness, they rise up to create a new world where everyone is equal. But as power shifts, the promise of justice fades, and a new kind of rule takes hold, showing how even the best intentions can go wrong. This powerful tale uses talking animals to explore big ideas about freedom and control.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include political conflict, social injustice, power struggles. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780451526342
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 1170L