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The Iron Giant (Hardcover)

~ (Illustrator), Andrew Davidson (Illustrator) "The Iron Giant came to the top of the cliff..." (more)
Key Phrases: iron giant
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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A huge, mysterious iron man stands at the top of a cliff, surveying the ocean. His eyes glow white, red, infrared. Then, he lifts one enormous foot and steps out into nothingness. Crraaasssssh! His head, arms, legs, ears, hands all break off as he tumbles onto the rocks below. The end of the story? No, it's only the beginning of this modern parable of peace in the universe. The Iron Giant has an insatiable appetite for barbed wire, tractors, and rusty chains. While farmers and townspeople run around trying to stop him, destroy him, capture him, only one boy understands what must be done. Meanwhile, an even bigger threat hovers over the land, in the shape of an evil-looking space-bat-angel-dragon. How will the people of the world survive the impending doom?

Ted Hughes, poet laureate of England, first wrote this compelling tall tale in 1968. Clearly, the need for its message of peace has not diminished in the decades since. Simple, repetitive sentences carry the mesmerizing spirit of traditional fairy tales. And Andrew Davidson's black-and-white illustrations, with their menacing air and timeless appeal, drive the point home in vivid style. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie Coulter



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"The Iron Giant is a story so gripping that when you begin to read it aloud, everyone stops to listen, young children and old people alike. And once you know it, you never forget it. A classic is something utterly strange and original, and yet as deeply familiar and necessary as your own hands. The Iron Giant is like no other story in the world, and thirty years after its first publication, we need it as much as ever." -- Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife

"A wonderfully inventive story with the vivid language and startling images of the poet. It has music, momentum, and magic. What else can you ask for?" -- Norton Juster, author of The Phantom Tollbooth

"High-spirited and entertaining... The Iron Giant is a tall-tale hero in a parable for today." -- The Horn Book

"One of the greatest of modern fairy tales." -- The Observer  (England) -- Review
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; Anv edition (May 18, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375801677
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375801679
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,031,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars See the Movie; Read the Book; The Two Are Very Different, October 4, 1999
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Director Brad Bird's take on Ted Hughes' memorable 1968 tale, The Iron Giant, differs substantially from the story. So much so, that the book and the film may not have the same audience. Then again, those taken with the movie will likely want to explore the brief (80 page) book. This recent paperback edition features a beautiful cover drawn from the Warner Bros. movie, although the story is Hughes' original. Priced far below the lavish library volumes, this edition may be the best of both worlds, providing a look at the film's inspiration for the Iron Giant's many curious fans.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A funny, exciting book that teaches about war and peace., July 17, 1999
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I think this is a really good book, so I think you should read it.

It was very funny sometimes, like when the seagulls found the giant in tiny pieces, and he came up with a funny way to find all his parts!

It was very exciting. The Iron Giant has to go into fire against a space monster that is bothering the world.

This book teaches about living in peace and not having so many wars. I am 71/2 years old, and it was not too hard for me to read by myself.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excitement and suspense without violence!, July 5, 1999
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I have read this book with my Fourth Grade classes for the last eight years. The reading, while "easy", is nonetheless rich. My students' writing is often rife with violence. It can be difficultto convince them that excitement and suspense canbe achieved without "blood and guts". After reading the Iron Giant, they are pleasantly surprised and often write "sequels" to the Iron Giant's adventures. The prose is poetic. It makes a terrific read aloud.
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3.0 out of 5 stars If you loved the movie, Don't read the book!
If you are thinking about buying this book because you and your kids love the Brad Bird/Warner Bros. film of the same name, don't. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. S. Home

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite childhood book
Poetically written, metaphorically sound, and a joy to read.

I used to read this roughly twice a week when I was 8 or 9. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. Wagner

5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood classic.
Bought the Iron Giant video, paperback, and the original version (The Iron Man) so my college age son could enjoy them again and keep them for his future family.
Published on March 8, 2007 by J. McKenzie

5.0 out of 5 stars A children's book
I bought this book because I loved the movie.

This was also a really cool book, but it's very different from the movie. Read more
Published on June 20, 2005 by Joseph Dewey

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Different from the Movie
I first saw "The Iron Giant" as a movie and it's a fantastic movie. When I saw a copy of the book for sale I quickly snatched it up, I thought I would read it with my daughter... Read more
Published on January 12, 2005 by Brian Markowski

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book & Movie
Although this isn't the place to have a complete discussion of the Hughes/Plath relationship I suggest that the previous reviewer do more reading. Read more
Published on December 13, 2004 by Leslie J. Kitchin

4.0 out of 5 stars great bed-time story
This is a great bed-time story. It is broken into 5 chapters and each chapter is short enought to read aloud in one night. Read more
Published on April 3, 2004 by William Black

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, compassionate, peaceful
This is such a delightful book filled with imagination and peaceful resolution to differences. Children are captured by the amazing character "Iron Giant" and us adults enjoy the... Read more
Published on April 9, 2003 by Devo Luna

5.0 out of 5 stars Ironic Iron
Neither children nor adults need know the intricacies of Ted Hughes' life to appreciate this book. In fact, they might be better off not knowing. Read more
Published on May 4, 2002 by Alyssa A. Lappen

4.0 out of 5 stars read the book; see the movie
A metaphor can be a very dangerous tool to wield; quite often while you are trying to reference one particular aspect of a thing, myriad other associations and relations spring... Read more
Published on October 1, 2000 by Orrin C. Judd

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