A concise retelling of George Orwell’s classic Nineteen Eighty-Four
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!
For readers aged 8 to 13 and above, this concise re-telling is the perfect introduction to this modern classic.
If there is no word for freedom, how can anyone be free?
Winston Smith lives in a nightmare world where the Thought Police spy on everyone and children are taught to betray their parents. Even the smallest sign of disagreement with the Party results in torture, imprisonment, or death. Big Brother oversees everything – but who is he? Winston tries hard to keep his thoughts and fears to himself. But then he meets Julia, a strong-minded young woman who is willing to run the terrible risk of their being found together. Will kindly Mr Charrington keep their secret? Can Winston and Julia find happiness despite the dangers that threaten them?
This is a much shortened version (64 pages) of Orwell’s classic story.
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retold by Tony Evans