Iron Man (Faber Childrens Classics) [Paperback]

Ted Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2001 | Series: Faber Childrens Classics

Hughes's classic about a huge iron man who struggles to put himself together after being smashed to pieces falling from a cliff, and then takes on a giant dragon in an unfair contest. It was first published in 1968 and has sold over a million copies since.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'One of the greatest of modern fairytales.' Observer 'Hughes has never written more compellingly.' The Times"

Product Details

• Paperback: 62 pages
• Publisher: Faber Childrens (April 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571207618
• ISBN-13: 978-0571207619
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,293,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood favourite, July 22, 2003

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dfunkier "dfunkier" (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iron Man (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, December 11, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Iron Man (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.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Iron Man, November 10, 2011

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Allan Mann "scozmann" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iron Man (Hardcover)

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!