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| The Iron Man: Unabridged (Penguin/Faber audiobooks) | 
 enlarge | Author: Hughes Ted
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
List Price: £6.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 307418
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio Cassette
Pages: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0140866736
EAN: 9780140866735
ASIN: 0140866736
Publication Date: November 25, 1999
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 Bold, simple storytelling October 6, 2008
I never read this book when I was a boy, and my children missed out on it too. I read it for the first time recently, and this weekend tried it out on my two grandchildren aged five and seven. They've never heard of Ted Hughes, and don't know what a poet laureate is, but they know a good story when they hear one. They came down from the ceiling, sat still and quiet, listened spellbound for the duration, then went happily off to sleep. The next 'night' I only had to mention The Iron Man and they were ready for it. What more could you ask from a children's book? The 'nights' are just long enough for reading to children as bedtime stories, and the language is simple enough for youngish children to be able to read it themselves. Even granddads can enjoy it.
The Iron Man Rules OK - again and again. April 4, 2008
How exciting to find a book that brings the incisive wit and jewelled colours of Ted Hughes' writing into the realm of children's reading. Poetry by the back door!
With it's themes now brought up to the minute by current stories of global warming and wind-farming, recycling and energy-efficient homes, The Iron Man has even more relevance to a child's world.
Both my sons loved the battle between good/evil and were touched by The Iron Man's hidden vulnerability. I would add the proviso that children who have already had some exposure to poetry or intellectually challenging writing,such as that of Phillip Reeve,Phillip Pullman or Michael Morpurgo might gain greatest enjoyment from this book.
Children (boys?) who are used to the graphic fights in Manga, Anime, Gaming or Graphic Novels may find the Space Monster encounter a bit lame - kids have come a long way in fight sophistication since the protective days of Ted Hughes. Most will love the impactful illustrations though.
This is a regular favourite with us, and is requested often!Ted Hughes non-patronising and imagination-sparking techniques certainly work in bringing poetic prose to life.
 Triumph over Adversity March 23, 2007
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Iron Man is a children's classic written by former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. It is a memorable tale that was eventually made into a Disney animation which became a box office hit (The Iron Giant). At first, he is reviled by the public but eventually reverses public opinion when he challenges a dragon like creature to an endurance test that he easily wins. This is a tale of triumph over adversity, and is highly recommended reading. I read this back in 1978, and in no way has this story outdated.
 The iron man January 18, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
The book that's called the iron man has a great selection of adjectives.This book was about a giant robot iron man, that people don't like, But in the end he becomes the world hero.But i think at the end Ted Hughes spoilt it by adding, out of nowhere, the space- bat-angel-dragon. Also in this book it didn't explain why the iron man's eye's change colour.
Fantastic April 6, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I first read this book when I was at primary school, and 25 yrs later, still love it to this day, I even read it to my daughter when she was younger and she got hooked from the first page as he was introduced with the famous into "Where did he come from?nobody knows" This book is a classic in my eyes and im sure other readers agree.
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