The Iron Man
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes is a captivating tale published by Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited in February 2018. This edition features 128 pages and is presented in English. The story begins with a clanking iron giant who falls from a cliff and lies broken on the rocks, only to awaken and seek out his scattered parts. As he prepares to walk again, he finds himself hungry and ready for adventure.
Readers will discover a blend of modern fairy tale and science-fiction myth as the narrative unfolds in England, where the mysterious giant creates chaos by consuming machinery from local farms. The plot centers around a young boy named Hogarth, who befriends the Iron Man. Together, they confront a formidable threat from outer space, a “space-bat-angel-dragon,” ultimately working to protect the Earth. This edition celebrates the enduring themes of friendship and environmental awareness, making it a significant addition to the realms of juvenile fiction and classic literature.
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A clanking iron giant topples from a cliff and lies smashed on the rocks below. Then his various parts begin to stir and reach out for one another. The Iron Man is ready to walk again, and he is very hungry. “A classic is something utterly strange and original, and yet as deeply familiar and necessary as your own hands. The Iron Man is like no other story in the world and, fifty years after its first publication, we need it as much as ever.” — Philip PullmanPart 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 Hogarth 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. Ted Hughes’ classic tale, with its message of peace and hope, is known and loved all over the UK and is an exciting collaboration between Walker Books and Faber and Faber. This beautiful, small-format paperback celebrates 50 wonderful years of Ted Hughes’ classic tale.WINNER OF THE V&A BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE YEAR”A stunning production … spectacular” The Sunday Times.
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