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Animal Farm Book

We are publishing a special edition of Animal Farm for intermediate-level English-language students. The book contains 20 black and white illustrations and a specific ENG-CZ dictionary. The aim of the campaign is to fund printing of the book this summer.

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EUR 1,768
pledged of EUR 1,590

111%

111% completed

86 contributors pledged

Literature, Education

Prague, Czechia

All or nothing. Project finished on Jul 16, 2021 at 00:01.

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What is our aim?

Through HITHIT, we would like to raise funds to print this book in the summer.

In addition to the printed book, we are also preparing the publication of the e-Book. There are many books on the Czech market that are aimed at beginners and advanced. But where are the books for intermediate students? We have filled this gap.

Animal Farm is intended for Czech students with intermediate English. Animal Farm was written by English writer George Orwell. Two Czech illustrators created 20 illustrations. They collaborated with a native English speaker who reworked the original text. Our special edition Animal Farm has been tested by Czech students in the last year. Feedback from students has been positive, with the book having a positive effect on their English.

What do people say about our version of Animal Farm?

"Animal Farm is an inspiring and timeless book. It reads beautifully and a reader who learns new words and expressions is drawn into the action and experiences emotions without perceiving that they are learning. The book contains words that I use in everyday life. Gerhard has adapted the book so that it is easy to read and understandable for any age group. It has greatly improved my English and vocabulary. It has beautiful illustrations that will captivate every reader."

Petra Kolinkova ?‍?
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"I can fully recommend Gerhard's edition of Animal Farm (the abbreviated version) as an excellent supplement for studying English. It was interesting for me personally, especially from two points of view. Gerhard's transcription into "simpler English" significantly facilitated reading fluency and Orwell's books are very stimulating for subsequent discussions in English. The topic of the book is timeless and relatively current today. I can only recommend… "

Daniel Frömmel ?

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"I had the opportunity to read this version of the book during its preparation. It is great for intermediate English-language readers (B1, B2). The book will help to improve and consolidate knowledge of vocabulary and sentence structure without the need for frequent searching in a dictionary. And even in this "reduced version" of the text, it's a fun read full of truths valid for every period of human history. The truths we must always keep in mind."

Antonín Veselý ?‍?

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"I never thought I would enjoy reading world literature in English. The grammar, vocabulary and overall structure of the text corresponded perfectly to my level (intermediate). Even with timeless and still current content, this book should be a mandatory part of the bookcase of every English student."

Radek Kocián ?‍♂️

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"Hi, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Pepa. I'm ten years old and I like to read Animal Farm. It's a very interesting book. My two favorite books are Robinson Crusoe and Animal Farm. Gerhard Symons made it easy for me to read the book by George Orwell. If you start reading Animal Farm get ready for a big adventure. It's about animals and one farm that was in England. You will have the main characters. But the heroes are not people, but just animals. In this book there are certain characters such as bad characters and heroic characters. But I won't tell you more about it now, you'll find out everything in this book. Animal Farm by George Orwell. You'll enjoy reading Animal Farm. "

Pepa Tomaš ??
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Who are we?

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Detailed Information

Genre: Book for English-language students

Editor: Gerhard Symons

Illustrators: Olga Cermanová / Pavla Hovorková

Language: English

Original Name: Animal Farm 

Level: Book is intended for CERF B1/B2 ESL students

Pages: 111pp.

Date of Publication: 01.09.2021

Age: from 10+ (level B1/B2)

Format: 148x210mm/A5

Published by: Three Thrushes, Prague

Edition: First Publication

Mass: 0.148kg

Type: Paperback book

News

Jun 16, 2021 Comrades, you are wonderful! ?

Comrades thank you, we are very close to printing the book! We promised to share another bonus illustration when we passed the 75% mark. And here it is! "Napoleon Lying Down". Unlike Napoleon, we won't rest on our laurels until we fully fund the project and send you a printed book/e-Book. ? If we…

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Jun 3, 2021 Comrades, Thank you! ?

Thanks to all the great supporters who backed the uprising! As a thank you for helping us get to 46%, we want to share a bonus illustration from the book (Rebel Hens). If we reach 75%, we will share another bonus illustration from the book! Snowball, Team Animal Farm ?

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  • sold 7
    Comrade?

    "Long live the Rebellion!"

    Be a Comrade, and support our mission to spread the word of George Orwell in the Czech Republic - to expose tyranny, propaganda, and corruption in power structures.

    We are grateful for your contribution, comrade!

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 3.97
    (CZK 100)

  • remaining 10 from 15
    Beasts of England?

    “Comrades, what is the nature of our life?”

    To read?

    Comrade, we offer you 1x the official Animal Farm eBook at 30 per cent discount compared to the future retail price.

    The eBook is available in EPUB, MOBI or PDF.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 6.95
    (CZK 175)

  • remaining 12 from 15
    Beasts of Ireland?

    Comrade, we offer you  1x the official  Animal Farm eBook at 20 per cent discount compared to the future retail price.

    The eBook is available in EPUB, MOBI or PDF.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 8.94
    (CZK 225)

  • remaining 23 from 25
    Long live the Rebellion! ?

    The rebels have arrived: join us!

    We offer  1x special limited edition poster from "Animal Farm".

    To make the protest visible, the size of the poster is in A3 format in colour with a matt finish.

    A preview of the poster is in the Detailed Description and in the main presentation of the campaign illustrations.

    Let's go!

    Direct post and packaging in a tube is included within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 13.91
    (CZK 350)

  • remaining 7 from 30
    Animal Hero 2nd Class?

    Comrade, we award you 1x the paperback of Animal Farm at 20 per cent discount compared to the future retail price.

    Benefits

    - special edition for Czech intermediate learners of English;

    - 20+ original illustrations by Czech artists;

    - edited by a native English speaker from London;

    - dictionary with 150+ words translated from English into Czech;

    - tested and trialed with Czech students.


    Direct post and packaging is included within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 14.90
    (CZK 375)

  • remaining 18 from 25
    Animal Hero 1st Class?

    Dear comrade, we award you 1x the paperback of Animal Farm at 20 per cent discount compared to the future retail price.


    Plus,  1x a limited edition bookmark designed to accompany Animal Farm. Featuring a unique design based on the artwork of Animal Farm, and the Seven Commandments of Animalism.

    Bookmark specification: 400gsm, Matt Laminated, Spot UV, double-sided.


    Direct post and packaging is included within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 17.88
    (CZK 450)

  • remaining 2 from 5
    A Regular at the Red Lion?

    Snowball (= editor / author of the project) invites you for a complimentary beer or a cup of tea in Prague.

    We can talk about Animal Farm, "animalism", George Owell and English literature.

    If you are not from Prague, then Snowball will be happy to contact you via Zoom (up to 90 minutes).

    Help Snowball choose another book!

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 18.88
    (CZK 475)

  • remaining 12 from 20
    Order of the Green Flag?

    You have been awarded the Order of the Green Flag!

    For comrades who have suffered under the tyranny of humans, we award you the Order of the Green Flag:

    The order contains:

    - 1x paperback book  Animal Farm (20 per cent discount);

    - 1x limited edition bookmark for  Animal Farm;

    - 1x e-Book of  Animal Farm.

    Direct post and packaging is included within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 20.86
    (CZK 525)

  • remaining 2 from 20
    Father of All Animals?

    “BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS”

    Glorious Leader!

    We are grateful for your leadership of Animal Farm. We offer you the following:

    - Your name printed in the book, acknowledged as an official patron of the Hithit campaign;

    - a handwritten note of thanks and signature from the editor.

    The order also contains:

    -  1x paperback book Animal Farm (20 per cent discount);

    -  1x limited edition bookmark for Animal Farm;

    -  1x e-Book of Animal Farm.


    Direct post and packaging is included within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 32.78
    (CZK 825)

  • Sold out!!
    Beasts of the Czech Republic??

    Comrade, we award you 2x the paperback of Animal Farm at 20 per cent discount compared to the future retail price, plus 2x  Animal Farm bookmarks.

    The order contains:

    - 2x paperback books  Animal Farm (20 per cent discount);

    - 2x limited edition bookmarks for  Animal Farm.


    Direct post and packaging is included within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 24.84
    (CZK 625)

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