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The Iron Woman

By Ted Hughes and Andrew Davidson

Adjectives

thought-provoking imaginative environmental allegorical

Genres

Fantasy Science Fiction Nature

Synopsis

Lucy discovers the Iron Woman, a colossal figure enraged by humanity's pollution of the waters. Witnessing the suffering of aquatic creatures, Lucy empathises with the Iron Woman's fury. However, with her father employed at the very factory causing the damage, Lucy faces a dilemma. Seeking a peaceful resolution, she enlists the help of Hogarth and the Iron Man to confront the environmental destruction and find a way to heal both the natural world and her community.

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

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2011

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