Age rating and parents' guide:Animal Farm
by George Orwell
Ages 12–14
Animal Farm by George Orwell is best for children aged 12–14. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Violence, betrayal (allegorical).
Farm animals overthrow their owner, but the pigs gradually replace freedom with another brutal dictatorship.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Violence, betrayal (allegorical)
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At a glance
- Novel
- A demanding read, best for confident readers
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
Great for kids who like
- Animals
- Nature & outdoors
Reading mood
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Nature & wildlife
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