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Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books or Andrew Lang’s “Coloured” Fairy Books constitute a twelve-book series of fairy tale collections. Although Andrew Lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally (with the notable exception of Madame d’Aulnoy), made them an immensely influential collection, especially … >>
Animal Farm: A Fairy Story
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Nov 072011
Having got rid of their human master, the animals of Manor Farm look forward to a life of freedom and plenty. But as a clever, ruthless elite among them takes control, the other animals find themselves hopelessly ensnared in the old ways. Orwell’s chilling story of the betrayal of idealism through tyranny and corruption, is as fresh and relevant today as when it was first published in 1945.Since its publication in 1946, George Orwell’s fable of a workers’ revolution gone wrong has rivaled Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea as the Shortest Serious Novel It’s OK to Write a Book Report About. (The latter is three pages longer and less fun to read.) Fueled by Orwell’s intense disillusionment with Soviet Communism, Animal Farm is a nearly perfect piece of writing, both an engaging story and an allegory that actually works. When the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm oust their drunken human master and take over management of the land, all are awash in collectivist zeal. Everyone willingly works overtime, productivity soars, and for one brief, glorious season, every belly is full. The animals’ Seven Commandment credo is painted in big white letters on the barn. All animals are equal. No animal shall drink alcohol, wear clothes, sleep in a bed, or kill a fellow four-footed creature. Those that go upon four legs or wings are friends and the two-legged are, by definition, the enemy. Too soon, however, the pigs, who have styled themselves leaders by virtue of their intelligence, succumb to the temptations of privilege and power. “We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organisation of the farm depend on us. Day and night, we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples.” While this swinish brotherhood sells out the revolution, cynically editing the Seven Commandments to excuse their violence and greed, the common animals are once again left hungry and exhausted, no better off than in the days when humans ran the farm. Satire Animal Farm may be, but it’s a stony reader who remains unmoved when the stalwart workhorse, Boxer, having given his all to his comrades, is sold to the glue factory to buy booze for the pigs. Orwell’s view of Communism is bleak indeed, but given the history of the Russian people since 1917, his pessimism has an air of prophecy. –Joyce Thompson
Tags: allegory, animal farm, beasts, betrayal, book report, brotherhood, disillusionment, fable, fairy story, george orwell, glorious season, greed, hemingway, old man and the sea, overtime productivity, Pigs, soars, soviet communism, temptations, zealToo Many Puppies (level 2) (Hello Reader) Reviews
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Nov 062011
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Delighted when her dog Milly has seven puppies, a little girl wants to keep them all, until she sadly realizes that so many puppies require much more work than she can accomplish.
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 Boy: Tales of Childhood (New Windmills) Reviews“I sat down in assembly one day and started to read this book to my two hundred and forty students, deciding that I would stop when restlessness became too obvious. I went on…and on…and on. In the end I had to stop before the school seized up, and still the children clamoured for more.” Gerald … >> |
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 Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms (Picture Puffins)ISBN13: 9780140566789 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed I want to thank you for helping me to exceed my goal. As you can see, your endless talk and chatter only served … >> |
 “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Teach Yourself Revision Guides)This English literature revision guide for GCSE English students discusses Mary Hartley’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”. It features “mind maps” which summarize the entire work, icons, symbols, diagrams, cartoons and storyboards. This guide is exclusive to WHSmith until further notice. Tags: english literature, english students, further notice, mary hartley, mind maps, mockingbird, revision guide, to … >> |
 The Three Musketeers (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))ISBN13: 9780679860174 Condition: New Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed It’s “one for all and all for one!” as D’Artagnan and his three pals follow Tags: centry, confidence, d artagnan, intrigue, million books, one million, pals, positive … >> |
 A Book of SleepWhen the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright,everyone goes to sleep . . .except for the watchful owl! With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals … >> |
 The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, And The Big Hungry Bear (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Child’s Play Library)ISBN13: 9780833598813 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry … >> |
 Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings ReviewsISBN13: 9780060572341 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Including 12 New Poems! Tags: 30th anniversary, anniversary edition, collection of poems, crocodiles, dreamer, liar, magic bean buyer, masterful collection, million books, new … >> |
 Girls to the Rescue Book #7ISBN13: 9780689840791 Condition: USED – Good Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Eight great stories about eight clever and courageous girls! Tags: american girl, confidence, electrical power, girls to the rescue, gorilla, heroes, jewish girl, livelihood, million … >> |
 A Child’s Garden of VersesA collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.Tasha Tudor–illustrator of more than 70 books for children–is known for her charming drawings of children and animals; delicate, flower-filled borders; and delightful settings from days gone by. In this edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s venerated volume of children’s poems, Tudor’s old-fashioned illustrations perfectly complement … >> |
 “Twelfth Night” (Audio Education Study Guides)Separated from her twin brother Sebastian after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria. Wooing a countess on his behalf, she is stunned to find herself the object of his beloved’s affections. With the arrival of Viola’s brother, and a trick played upon the countess’s steward, confusion reigns … >> |
 A Child’s Garden of VersesISBN13: 9781595720573 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Brian Wildsmith’s stunning art is the backdrop to this newly revised selection of Robert Louis Stevenson’s wonderful poetry for children. First published in … >> |
