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The Iron Man

By Ted Hughes

Recommended By Michael Morpurgo

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Publish Date: 1968

Children’s book.

When the Iron Man appears, nobody knows where he comes from or who he is. But when he starts feeding on local farm equipment, a trap is set, yet that is not enough to keep him away. One day, a monster from outer space crashes on Earth, demanding to be fed. The Iron Man will be humanity’s only hope…

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