- Hardcover: 93 pages
- Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers (13 Sep 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0375871497
- ISBN-13: 978-0375871498
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 1.8 x 27.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 43,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When a towering giant made of iron appears out of nowhere, young Hogarth sees him not as a monster, but a friend. The townspeople are terrified of the giant and devise a plan to bring him down. But Hogarth believes in his friend, and rescues him when no one else will. Together, they teach the people of the village and beyond to conquer their fears, for beneath the giant's rough armor there beats a mighty heart.
The late Ted Hughes, former poet laureate of England, wrote this modern fairy tale in 1968 (which went on to inspire the popular 1999 Warner Brothers animated feature). This illustrated edition, featuring the complete text, special effects such as foldouts and die-cuts, and striking full-color artwork on every page, offers the perfect family read-aloud.
The late Ted Hughes, former poet laureate of England, wrote this modern fairy tale in 1968 (which went on to inspire the popular 1999 Warner Brothers animated feature). This illustrated edition, featuring the complete text, special effects such as foldouts and die-cuts, and striking full-color artwork on every page, offers the perfect family read-aloud.
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an elegant book of sophisticated language, surprisingly accessible to children
20 Jan 2012
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First, you should know that this book, though the basis of the Iron Giant animated film, differs from it significantly. The early parts of the book, in which Hogarth meets the giant, are similar, but the ultimate conflict is totally different. The almost overt christian symbolism of the movie (in which the giant sacrifices himself for our sins and is reborn), is much more subtle in the book and perhaps not there at all. The earth is threatened by a monster from space and the giant subjects himself to great suffering in order to trick the creature into self-immolation.
Sound like kiddie stuff? Oddly, my four-year-old son loves this book and I have read it to him many times. Perhaps he can relate to the situation of Hogarth and can imagine himself as defender and champion of this massive, mysterious creature. I think he also likes the language, which is repetitive without ever being cloying. Hughes has no fear of long compound sentences or polysyllabic latinate words.
The lesson of the book is similar to that of the movie, about assuming the best of others, and taking risks to defend those you care for, but the book is more sophisticated. The art in this edition is lovely, and fits the tone of the book much better than stills from the movie possibly could.
Sound like kiddie stuff? Oddly, my four-year-old son loves this book and I have read it to him many times. Perhaps he can relate to the situation of Hogarth and can imagine himself as defender and champion of this massive, mysterious creature. I think he also likes the language, which is repetitive without ever being cloying. Hughes has no fear of long compound sentences or polysyllabic latinate words.
The lesson of the book is similar to that of the movie, about assuming the best of others, and taking risks to defend those you care for, but the book is more sophisticated. The art in this edition is lovely, and fits the tone of the book much better than stills from the movie possibly could.
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