Product details
- ISBN 9780571348879
- Weight: 390g
- Dimensions: 157 x 13mm
- Publication Date: 05 Nov 2020
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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A stunning full-colour edition with illustrations by Chris Mould bring this Ted Hughes classic to life. For fans of The Wild Robot, and perfect for reading aloud.
The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.
Where had he come from? Nobody knows.
How was he made? Nobody knows.
The Iron Man is causing destruction everywhere he goes, and humankind are setting a trap to stop him. But one little boy realises that the Iron Man is not here to destroy the Earth. He could even save the planet from a new, more deadly danger!
'One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.' Observer
'Gripping . . a classic.' Phillip Pullman
'A visionary tale.' Michael Morpurgo
'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
'Stunning.' WRD Magazine
Ted Hughes is widely considered one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. The Iron Man, has been adapted for both stage and screen, and is regarded as one of the best children's books of all time.
Chris Mould has illustrated the gamut from picture books and young fiction. He illustrated Ted Hughes' The Iron Man to much critical success and teamed up with Matt Haig for the bestselling A Boy Called Christmas. When he's not drawing and writing, you'll find him . . . actually, he's never not drawing or writing.
