1984
A simplified retelling of George Orwell's dystopian classic, adapted by Michael Dean for the Penguin Readers / Pearson English graded-reader series at Level 4 for learners of English.
Winston Smith lives in Oceania, a state where the Party controls every fact, every image, and every thought, and where the face of Big Brother watches from every wall. Winston's job is to rewrite old newspapers so the past always agrees with the present, but in secret he hates the Party and longs for the truth. When he falls in love with Julia, the two try to hold on to something real in a world built on lies, and their quiet rebellion pulls them toward a confrontation with the Party's terrifying power.
The graded text keeps the shape and force of Orwell's story while using controlled vocabulary and shorter sentences, making one of the twentieth century's most important novels accessible to intermediate readers.
A Party worker in Oceania who secretly despises the regime and rewrites history for a living.
The Party's omnipresent figurehead.
Winston's lover, who joins him in quiet rebellion against the Party.
This edition is a simplified adaptation written by Michael Dean for the Penguin Readers series, specifically designed at Level 4 for English language learners and readers building their vocabulary. It condenses the original complex text into a shorter, more accessible format while retaining the core plot and themes of the classic dystopian story.
As part of the graded reader series, this book features structured vocabulary lists, comprehension activities, and discussion worksheets designed to help readers test their understanding and practice their language skills.