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The Coming of the Iron Man

The classic children's story as you've never seen it before
By Ted Hughes
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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. He... Read More
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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.

This gorgeous abridged edition brings The Iron Man to a picture book audience for the very first time! A landmark publication.

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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. 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571382736

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mini Grey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

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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