Discover the modern dystopian classic that has captivated millions of readers worldwide with The Handmaid's Tale, Book 1 in The Handmaid's Tale Series by Margaret Atwood. A #1 New York Times bestseller and the inspiration for the award-winning Hulu television series, this unforgettable novel explores power, freedom, identity, and resistance in one of literature's most haunting fictional worlds.

The Handmaid's Tale is Book 1 in The Handmaid's Tale Series. While it can be enjoyed on its own, the story continues in the Booker Prize-winning sequel, The Testaments.

Following environmental collapse, declining birth rates, and political upheaval, the United States has been replaced by the totalitarian Republic of Gilead.

Women have lost nearly every basic human right.

Those still capable of bearing children are forced into servitude as Handmaids, valued only for their ability to reproduce. Among them is Offred, a woman stripped of her family, her identity, and her freedom. Living under constant surveillance, she must navigate a world where reading is forbidden, trust is dangerous, and even hope can become an act of rebellion.

As Offred clings to memories of her former life, she quietly searches for opportunities to survive—and perhaps reclaim the future that was stolen from her.

Powerful, thought-provoking, and eerily relevant, The Handmaid's Tale remains one of the most influential works of dystopian fiction ever written.

The Handmaid's Tale – The Handmaid's Tale Series Book 1

Perfect for fans of 1984, Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, The Hunger Games, Station Eleven, and The Power, this bestselling novel blends dystopian fiction, speculative fiction, literary fiction, political suspense, and unforgettable social commentary.

Product Details

Title: The Handmaid's Tale

Author: Margaret Atwood

Format: Paperback

Series: The Handmaid's Tale Series

Book Number: Book 1

Genre:

• Dystopian Fiction
• Literary Fiction
• Science Fiction
• Speculative Fiction
• Political Fiction

Pages: 336

Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Publication Date: March 16, 1998

Accelerated Reader:

• Interest Level: Upper Grades (9–12)
• Reading Level: 5.4
• AR Points: 14

Features:

• Book 1 in The Handmaid's Tale Series
• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Modern literary classic
• Inspiration for the Hulu television series
• Dystopian fiction
• Speculative fiction
• Political thriller
• Award-winning novel
• Book club favorite
• Includes an introduction by Margaret Atwood

Reading Order:

1. The Handmaid's Tale
2. The Testaments

Author Biography

Margaret Atwood is one of the world's most celebrated authors, having written more than fifty works of fiction, poetry, and literary criticism. Best known for The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin, and the MaddAddam Trilogy, she has received numerous international honors, including the Booker Prize, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Franz Kafka Prize, and the PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award. Her works have been translated into dozens of languages and continue to shape contemporary literature. She lives in Toronto, Canada.