About the book
An iron giant saves the world in this contemporary classic.
A mysterious creature stalks the land, eating barbed wire and devouring tractors and plows. The farmers are mystified—and terrified. And then they glimpse him in the night: the Iron Giant, taller than a house, with glowing headlight eyes and an insatiable taste for metal. The hungry giant must be stopped at any cost.
Only a young boy named Hogarth is brave enough to lead the Iron Giant to a safe home. And only Hogarth knows where to turn when a space-bat as big as Australia, hungry for every living thing on Earth, darkens the sky.
First published in 1968, Ted Hughes's classic tale is a powerful tribute to peace on earth—and in all the universe. Of it Madeleine L'Engle wrote, \"How grateful we should be for Ted Hughes's brilliant The Iron Giant. It speaks to all ages, and we need its message even more now.\" Philip Pullman called it \"so gripping that when you begin to read it aloud, everyone stops to listen, young children and old people alike.\" Whether you think of it as a science fiction fantasy or a modern fairy tale or a tall-tale parable for today, you will never forget it.
Editions of The Iron Giant
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375801679
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375871498
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375801532
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375901676
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375982453
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307557094
Read an Excerpt
An iron giant saves the world in this contemporary classic.
A mysterious creature stalks the land, eating barbed wire and devouring tractors and plows. The farmers are mystified—and terrified. And then they glimpse him in the night: the Iron Giant, taller than a house, with glowing headlight eyes and an insatiable taste for metal. The hungry giant must be stopped at any cost.
Only a young boy named Hogarth is brave enough to lead the Iron Giant to a safe home. And only Hogarth knows where to turn when a space-bat as big as Australia, hungry for every living thing on Earth, darkens the sky.
First published in 1968, Ted Hughes's classic tale is a powerful tribute to peace on earth—and in all the universe. Of it Madeleine L'Engle wrote, \"How grateful we should be for Ted Hughes's brilliant The Iron Giant. It speaks to all ages, and we need its message even more now.\" Philip Pullman called it \"so gripping that when you begin to read it aloud, everyone stops to listen, young children and old people alike.\" Whether you think of it as a science fiction fantasy or a modern fairy tale or a tall-tale parable for today, you will never forget it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Iron Giant about?
An iron giant saves the world in this contemporary classic.
A mysterious creature stalks the land, eating barbed wire and devouring tractors and plows. The farmers are mystified—and terrified. And then they glimpse him in the night: the Iron Giant, taller than a house, with glowing headlight eyes and an insatiable taste for metal. The hungry giant must be stopped at any cost.
Only a young boy named Hogarth is brave enough to lead the Iron Giant to a safe home. And only Hogarth knows where to turn when a space-bat as big as Australia, hungry for every living thing on Earth, darkens the sky.
First published in 1968, Ted Hughes's classic tale is a powerful tribute to peace on earth—and in all the universe. Of it Madeleine L'Engle wrote, \"How grateful we should be for Ted Hughes's brilliant The Iron Giant. It speaks to all ages, and we need its message even more now.\" Philip Pullman called it \"so gripping that when you begin to read it aloud, everyone stops to listen, young children and old people alike.\" Whether you think of it as a science fiction fantasy or a modern fairy tale or a tall-tale parable for today, you will never forget it.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Iron Giant?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Iron Giant?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375801679
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Iron Giant?
Ted Hughes
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Iron Giant is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375801679) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375871498) and paperback(ISBN 9780375801532) and altformat(ISBN 9780375901676) and altformat(ISBN 9780375982453) and ebook(ISBN 9780307557094)
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