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The Iron Man: Illustrated Edition (Hardback)

Ted Hughes
Illustrated by Chris Mould

Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.

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£18.99£16.99
Format
Hardback
ISBN
9780571348862
Date Published
01.08.2019
Delivery
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Summary

Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.

The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.
Where had he come from? Nobody knows.
How was he made? Nobody knows.

Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap 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.

‘Stunning.’ WRD Magazine

‘Whether you’re already a fan of this classic children’s story or a new reader, this wonderful new version is a real treat.’ BookTrust

‘Gripping . . a classic.’ Phillip Pullman

‘A visionary tale.’ Michael Morpurgo

‘One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.’ Observer

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Critic Reviews

Hughes has never written more compellingly...with linguistic tact and imaginative power to achieve something of possible enduring consequence.

The Times
Critic Reviews

A visionary tale.

Michael Morpurgo
Critic Reviews

A clever, inventive fantasy of timely appeal to children.

Booklist
Critic Reviews

Gripping . . . a classic.

Philip Pullman
Critic Reviews

Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales.

The Observer
Critic Reviews

Written with such great gusto, with such vivid precision, that children will sit spellbound in their ringside seats.

Publishers Weekly
Faber Booktime: Chris Mould, The Iron Man

Chris Mould tells us all about his role as illustrator for our new edition of Ted Hughes' The Iron Man. Hear Chris read from the book and draw the Iron Man along with Chris.

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Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was born in Yorkshire. His first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published in 1957 by Faber & Faber and was followed by many volumes of poetry and prose for adults and children. He received the Whitbread Book of the Year for two consecutive years for his last published collections of poetry, Tales from Ovid and…

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