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The Iron Man

By Ted Hughes
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The Iron Man by Ted Hughes tells the story of a mysterious giant metal man who appears on Earth and causes panic among the local population. As people become concerned about his presence, a young boy named Hogarth befriends him, and together they face a new threat from outer space. The tale explores themes of understanding and courage, making it an enchanting read for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to exciting tales of friendship, bravery, and redemption. It offers a captivating story of an unexpected hero who arrives to protect the world from a looming threat. Perfect for imaginative readers who appreciate themes of understanding and reconciliation set against a backdrop of adventure.

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The Iron Man

Generations of readers have loved this story about an iron giant.

A beautiful new gift edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson.

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'Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales' Observer

'Hughes has never written more compellingly.' Robert Nye, The TimesMankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction caused by the Iron Man. A trap is set for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.

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The Iron Man by Ted Hughes is hailed as a modern fairy tale masterpiece, with compelling storytelling that has left a lasting impact on both children and adults. Critics describe it as a captivating and well-crafted narrative that combines elements of fantasy and adventure, enchanting readers with its imaginative plot and vivid imagery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571226122

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Gauld
  • Illustrated by Tom Gauld

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 78g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ted Hughes Young Adult

About the Author

Ted Hughes was born on 17 August 1930 in Mytholmroyd, a small mill town in West Yorkshire. The family moved to Mexborough, a coal-mining town in South Yorkshire, when Hughes was seven. Between leaving Cambridge and becoming a teacher, he worked at various jobs, finally as a script-reader for Rank at their Pinewood Studios. In 1956, Hughes married the American poet Sylvia Plath, who died in 1963, and they had two children. He remarried in 1970. He was awarded the OBE in 1977, created Poet Laureate in December 1984 and appointed to the Order of Merit in 1998. Ted Hughes's first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published by Faber in 1957. He published poetry, fiction and prose for both adults and children, as well as acclaimed translations. He died in October 1998.

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