The Faber Children's Treasury

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What is The Faber Children's Treasury about?

This treasury brings together ten much-loved children’s classics from Faber, including magical adventures, ghost stories, animal tales and science fiction. Meet the Iron Man and the Iron Woman, explore the mysterious world of Green Knowe, follow a boy who discovers a rare fox, and join unforgettable characters on strange and dangerous quests. With stories by authors including Ted Hughes, Catherine Storr, Betsy Byars and Lucy M. Boston, the collection offers suspense, wonder, humour and plenty of imaginative surprises for young readers.

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.