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The Iron Man

By Ted Hughes

Adjectives

captivating imaginative thought-provoking

Genres

Science Fiction Adventure Classics

Synopsis

A colossal metal man mysteriously appears, devouring farm machinery and alarming the local community. Young Hogarth befriends the Iron Man and leads him to a scrap yard to satisfy his hunger. When a monstrous space dragon threatens Earth, the Iron Man challenges it to a test of endurance, ultimately saving the planet and bringing peace to humanity.

About the author

Ted Hughes was a famous British poet and author who loved nature and animals. He wrote exciting stories and poems that often featured wild creatures and the countryside. One of his most well-known books is 'The Iron Man', a thrilling tale about a mysterious metal giant. Ted Hughes’s writing helps readers see the magic in the world around them.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2005

Community rating

Average score: 4.4

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