The Iron Man by Ted Hughes – Book for Hire

Description

A mysterious giant Iron Man appears on the English coast, terrifying the local community as he feeds on metal machinery. A boy named Hogarth discovers that the Iron Man is not simply a destructive monster and finds a way for humans and the giant to coexist. When an enormous alien creature threatens Earth, the Iron Man becomes humanity’s unlikely defender in a story about courage, understanding and the power of peaceful solutions.

Interest age: 7 – 11

Reading age: 8+

Themes explored include: friendship, courage, prejudice, fear of the unknown, acceptance, conflict, peace, cooperation, heroism, sacrifice, technology, humanity and machines, environmental responsibility, problem-solving, transformation, understanding others