Part modern fairy tale, part science fiction myth, The Iron Man describes the unexpected arrival in England of a mysterious giant "metal man" who wreaks havoc on the countryside by attacking the neighbouring farms and eating all their machinery. A young boy called Hogarth befriends him and he and the extraordinary being end up defending and saving the earth when it is attacked by a fearsome "space-bat-angel-dragon" from outer space. This children's classic, with its message of peace and hope, is known and loved all over the UK and is here presented as part of an exciting new collaboration between Walker Books and Faber and Faber.
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"'One of the greatest of modern fairytales.' Observer 'Hughes has never written more compellingly.' The Times"
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"Starts superbly with a clanking iron giant toppling from a cliff and lying smashed on the rocks below. Then his various parts get up and search for each other. Hughes has never written more compellingly." --The Times
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By carolyn ray
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an invaluable book for children who have difficulty reading or are reluctant readers. The print and length make it great for boys aged 10 or so who have difficulty reading and the story is riveting. The book fills a desperate need for reading materials for such children.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By dfunkier
Format:Paperback
This was my favourite book as a kid, and the book I learned to read from. My mother read it to me over & over until I knew it off by heart. Now, I'm buying it for my son.
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Childhood favourite
July 22 2003
By dfunkier
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Format:Paperback
This was my favourite book as a kid, and the book I learned to read from. My mother read it to me over & over until I knew it off by heart. Now, I'm buying it for my son.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
a little short, but really good
Dec 11 2005
A Kid's Review
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Format:Paperback
This was a very satisfying read, with the Iron Man and all, but it was a little bit short. This is supposed to be a children's book, but actually, the end expresses Ted Hughes' views on world peace. Very good for a children's story. I think that the part where they trap the IM is a little sad; after all, he does try to escape, and again, the adults laugh with glee, leaving the kid Hogarth to feel guilty.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Iron Man
Nov 10 2011
By Allan Mann
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not a new title, but one only recently discovered while visiting the Victoria & Albert Museum in London where it was on display in 20th Century Design.
Illustrated in this edition by Laura Carlin's award winning images that bring this salutary tale for all ages to life.
A must read for everyone with a child inside or a grandchild or wee one in real life!
Illustrated in this edition by Laura Carlin's award winning images that bring this salutary tale for all ages to life.
A must read for everyone with a child inside or a grandchild or wee one in real life!
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