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The Iron Man: Illustrated Edition (Hardback)
Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.
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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
See all available editions of Ted Hughes’s The Iron Man.
Hughes has never written more compellingly...with linguistic tact and imaginative power to achieve something of possible enduring consequence.
A visionary tale.
A clever, inventive fantasy of timely appeal to children.
Gripping . . . a classic.
Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales.
Written with such great gusto, with such vivid precision, that children will sit spellbound in their ringside seats.
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.
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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