Iron Man

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 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

Review: "One of the most dramatic and exciting stories of all time, this classic modern fairy story by the former Poet Laureate takes on the biggest theme of all time: how the world can be saved. [...] Told in short chapters it is perfect for reading aloud as well as reading alone." * Julia Eccleshare LoveReading4Kids, Pick of the Month *

Prizes: Winner of BolognaRagazzi Award 2011 (Italy) and V&A Illustration Awards 2012 (UK).