The Coming Of The Iron Man (the Classic Children's Story As You've Never Seen It Before)

By (author) Hughes Ted
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The Iron Man isn''t scary - he''s just very, very hungry .

It''s not until he starts chomping on fence posts and tractors that he comes to the attention of the angry farmers - who trap him in a hole with the help of a little boy called Hogarth.
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This gorgeous abridged edition brings The Iron Man to a picture book audience for the very first time! A landmark publication.

The Iron Man isn''t scary - he''s just very, very hungry . . .

It''s not until he starts chomping on fence posts and tractors that he comes to the attention of the angry farmers - who trap him in a hole with the help of a little boy called Hogarth. He resurfaces again, upturning picnickers.

So Hogarth comes up with a plan - it turns out that the scrap yard, with its metal bedsteads, broken down cars and old cookers is the perfect home.

Biographical note:

Mini Grey is an immensely successful and much admired British illustrator and writer of children''s books, who was born in a mini in Wales! She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal from the professional librarians, recognising the year''s best-illustrated children''s book published in the UK, for The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon. And has been shortlisted for countless other prizes.

Ted Hughes - The most magnetic and brilliant writer of his generation.

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This gorgeous abridged edition brings The Iron Man to a picture book audience for the very first time! A landmark publication.
Review quote: previous edition:
A visionary tale.
Review quote: previous edition:
Brilliant.