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
This is Book 50 in the Read & Respond Series. See all Read & Respond books here.
Ted Hughes was born on 17 August 1930 in Mytholmroyd, a small mill town in West Yorkshire. His father made portable wooden buildings. The family moved to Mexborough, a coal-mining town in South Yorkshire, when Hughes was seven. His parents took over a newsagent and tobacconist shop, and eventually he went to the local grammar school.In 1948 Hughes won an Ope
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Chris Mould has been gracing children’s books with his quirky, inky artwork since 1991 and has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. Chris has illustrated for everything from TV to newspapers, and has worked with a variety of bestselling authors.
