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The Handmaid's Tale

by Margaret Atwood
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An instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from “the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction” (New York Times). Now an award-winning Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss.
In this multi-award-winning, bestselling novel, Margaret Atwood has created a stunning Orwellian vision of the near future. This is the story of Offred, one of the unfortunate “Handmaids” under the new social order who have only one purpose: to breed. In Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships, Offred’ s persistent memories of life in the “time before” and her will to survive are acts of rebellion. Provocative, startling, prophetic, and with Margaret Atwood’s devastating irony, wit, and acute perceptive powers in full force, The Handmaid’s Tale is at once a mordant satire and a dire warning.

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  • Release date

    December 10, 2010

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781551994963

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781551994963
      • File size: 2316 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.4
    • Lexile® Measure: 750
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      September 13, 2024

      Gr 10 Up-This award-winning novel is an account of Offred's life in an oppressive society. It is set in the futuristic world of Gilead, where fertile women are a scarce resource due to infertility caused by past issues, such as pollution. The Commanders, high-ranking, wealthy public officials, have designed the Republic of Gilead to ensure they have access to fertile women, whom they have given the title of Handmaids. Offred is assigned to one of these Commanders and must grapple with memories of her past life and family and figure out how to survive in the new world. Through seeing an extreme example of what happens when everyone goes along with those in power, this book can help readers understand the importance of following what they believe is right. Atwood writes about quintessential themes of gender, religion, society, identity, and so much more that are ripe for discussion. The topics referenced are deep and would benefit from proper scaffolding. VERDICT A cautionary dystopian tale published almost 40 years ago that still resonates with readers.-Kristyn Dorfman & NCTE Database

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.4
  • Lexile® Measure:750
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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